One should never risk one's whole fortune unless supported by one's entire forces. — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
Good order and discipline in any army are to be depended upon more than courage alone. — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
Every man should arm himself as quickly as he could, and come to the King. — Charles William Chadwick Oman Copy Share Image
Set out on pilgrimage and triumph gloriously over the infidels in the East. — Orderic Vitalis Copy Share Image
Whoever devotedly undertakes and performs this most holy journey... shall have the enjoyment of eternal reward from the repayer of all men. — Pope Eugene III Copy Share Image
So loud was the wailing of the women and children that there was not one man among us whose heart did not… — Hernando Cortes Copy Share Image
“Sometimes life could be astonishingly efficient in dispensing mortifications. In the space of a minute, she would be exposed before three male… — Tessa Dare Copy Share Image
Wars begin when you will, but they do not end when you please. — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
If you do not leave this pasturage, Saladin will come and attack you here. And if you retreat from this attack the… — Gerard de Ridefort Copy Share Image
Here I and sorrows sit; Here is my throne, bid kings come bow to it. — William Shakespeare Copy Share Image
“How gorgeous this chess set is.' Each piece was a delicate marble fantasy of medieval warfare. The paint had long ago worn… — Eloisa James Copy Share Image
The strength of God will enable us, a small but faithful band, to overcome the multitude of the faithless. — Robert Guiscard Copy Share Image
Inflict not on an enemy every injury in your power, for he may afterwards become your friend. — Saadi Copy Share Image
So far as he is able, a prince should stick to the path of good but, if the necessity arises, he should… — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
God has aroused the spirit of kings and princes to root up from the earth the enemies of the Christian name. Therefore… — Bernard of Clairvaux Copy Share Image
Do you know, my son, with what little understanding the world is ruled? — Pope Julius III Copy Share Image
Come the three corners of the world in arms, and we shall shock them. — William Shakespeare Copy Share Image
Let those who once fought against brothers and relatives now rightfully fight against barbarians. — Pope Urban II Copy Share Image
To carry on war, three things are necessary: money, money, and yet more money. — Gian Giacomo Trivulzio Copy Share Image