An army, like a serpent, travels on its belly. Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor More Quotes by Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor More Quotes From Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor 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 prejudice truth men 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 kings god 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 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 military attitude 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 military kings dog Rascals, do you want to live forever? Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor military forever war We are made for action, and activity is the sovereign remedy for all physical ills. Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor prussia sovereign war 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 blow war Without supplies no army is brave. Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor army military war
