Darius I of Persia

"... This is what I did by the favor of Ahuramazda in one and the same year after that I became king: 19 battles I fought; by the favor of Ahuramazda I smote them and took prisoner 9 kings."

"If now you shall think that "How many are the countries which King Darius held?" look at the sculptures who bear the throne, then shall you know, then shall it become known to you: the spear of a Pers…"

"An untruth must be spoken, where need requires. For whether men lie, or say true, it is with one and the same object. Men lie, because they think to gain by deceiving others; and speak the truth, beca…"

"May Ahuramazda bear me aid, with the gods of the royal house; and may Ahuramazda protect this country from a army, from famine, from the Lie!"

"A great god is Ahuramazda, who created this excellent thing which is seen, who created happiness for man, who set wisdom and capability down upon King Darius. ... By the grace of Ahuramazda I am of su…"

"For this reason Ahuramazda bore aid, and the other gods who are, because I was not hostile, I was not a Lie-follower, I was not a doer of wrong -- neither I nor my family. According to righteousness I…"