"He who defends everything defends nothing." — Frederick the Great

He who defends everything defends nothing. - Frederick the Great

"He who defends everything defends nothing."

— Frederick the Great

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49 Quotes by Frederick the Great

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It is disgusting to note the increase in the quantity of coffee used by my subjects and the amount of…
The more I see of men, the better I like my dog.
Many battles have been fought and won by soldiers nourished on beer.
It is disgusting to notice the increase in the quantity of coffee used by my subjects, and the amount of…
My people must drink beer.
Do not neglect the principles of foresight and know that often, puffed up with success, armies have lost the fruit…
A man, who can, in cold blood, hunt and torture a poor, innocent animal, cannot feel much compassion for the…
Every man must get to Heaven his own way.
I have no fault to find with those who teach geometry. That science is the only one which has not…
If I wished to punish a province, I would have it governed by philosophers.
Great advantage is drawn from knowledge of your adversary, and when you know the measure of his intelligence and character,…
Though I may not be a king in my future life, so much the better: I shall nevertheless live an…

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