A defensive war is apt to betray us into too frequent detachment. Those generals who have had but little experience attempt to… — Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor Copy Share Image
The most certain way of ensuring victory is to march briskly and in good order against the enemy, always endeavouring to gain… — Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor Copy Share Image
We are made for action, and activity is the sovereign remedy for all physical ills. — Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor Copy Share Image
Do not forget your dogs of war, your big guns, which are the most-to-be respected arguments of the rights of kings. — Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor Copy Share Image
It is your attitude, and the suspicion that you are maturing the boldest designs against him, that imposes on your enemy. — Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor Copy Share Image
A defensive war is apt to betray us into too frequent detachment. Those generals who have had but little experience attempt to protect every… — Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor Copy Share
The most certain way of ensuring victory is to march briskly and in good order against the enemy, always endeavouring to gain ground. — Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor Copy Share
We are made for action, and activity is the sovereign remedy for all physical ills. — Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor Copy Share
They say that kings are made in the image of God. If that is what he looks like, I feel sorry for God. — Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor Copy Share
The greatest and noblest pleasure we have in this world is to discover new truths, and the next is to shake off old prejudices...… — Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor Copy Share
Do not forget your dogs of war, your big guns, which are the most-to-be respected arguments of the rights of kings. — Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor Copy Share
It is your attitude, and the suspicion that you are maturing the boldest designs against him, that imposes on your enemy. — Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor Copy Share
