Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor Quotes & Sayings

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

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

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

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

Rascals, do you want to live forever? — 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, 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

Without supplies no army is brave. — 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