Saladin Professions : Sultan of Egypt Born : 1138 Died : March 4, 1193 Browse All Authors Top 5 quotes by Saladin If you want to destroy any nation without war, make adultery or nudity common in the young generation Saladin young-generation generations war I have become so great as I am because I have won men's hearts by gentleness and kindliness. Saladin kindliness heart men I warn you against shedding blood, indulging in it and making a habit of it, for blood never sleeps. Saladin habit sleep blood European merchants supply the best weaponry, contributing to their own defeat. Saladin power war peace It is not the custom of kings to kill kings. Saladin customs kings