Quotes on Medieval War

Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more; Or close the wall with our English dead.

A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse!

For what can war, but endless war, still breed?

For whoever conquers a free Town, and does not demolish it, commits a great Error, and may expect to be ruin 'd himself.

Better to reign in hell than serve in heav'n.

Inflict not on an enemy every injury in your power, for he may afterwards become your friend.

Tis so much to be a king, that he only is so by being so.

We are ready to try our fortunes to the last man.

Come the three corners of the world in arms, and we shall shock them.

To whom God will, there be the victory.

God has aroused the spirit of kings and princes to root up from the earth the enemies of the Christian name. Therefore gird yourselves manfully and take up joyful arms for the name of Christ.

When you see contention amongst your enemies, go and sit at ease with your friends; but when you see them of one mind, string your bow, and place stones upon the ramparts.

I'll fight, till from my bones my flesh be hacked.

The sinews of war are not gold, but good soldiers.

I will kill thee a hundred and fifty ways.

Here I and sorrows sit; Here is my throne, bid kings come bow to it.

One should never risk one's whole fortune unless supported by one's entire forces.

Among other evils which being unarmed brings you, it causes you to be despised.

Many strokes, though with a little axe, hew down and fell the hardest-timber'd oak.

The best fortress which a prince can possess is the affection of his people.