Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor famous quotes

The greatest and noblest pleasure we have in this world is to discover new truths, and the next is to shake off old prejudices... A man who seeks truth and loves it must be reckoned precious to any human society.
-- Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor

#Truth #Men #Prejudice

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

#God #Kings #Sorry

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

#Veterans Day #War #Order

We are made for action, and activity is the sovereign remedy for all physical ills.
-- Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor

#War #Prussia #Sovereign

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

#Attitude #Military #War

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

#Dog #Kings #Military

Rascals, do you want to live forever?
-- Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor

#Military #War #Forever

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, while those who are better acquainted with their profession, having only the capital object in view, guard against a decisive blow, and acquiesce in small misfortunes to avoid greater.
-- Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor

#Military #War #Blow

An army, like a serpent, travels on its belly.
-- Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor

#Army #Serpent #Belly

Without supplies no army is brave.
-- Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor

#Military #War #Army