An army, like a serpent, travels on its belly.

- Frederick Ii, Holy Roman Emperor

Rascals, do you want to live forever?

- Frederick Ii, Holy Roman Emperor

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

A defensive war is apt to betray us into too frequent detachment. Those generals who have had but little experience attempt to protect every point, w…

- Frederick Ii, Holy Roman Emperor

Without supplies no army is brave.

- Frederick Ii, Holy Roman Emperor

We are made for action, and activity is the sovereign remedy for all physical ills.

- Frederick Ii, Holy Roman Emperor

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

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

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