Charlemagne

Statesmanship Francia 742 – 814 51 quotes

King who unified Western Europe and promoted learning and Christian unity.

Quotes by Charlemagne

The church's light guides the state's path.

Donation of Pepin Follow-up 775

Endure hardship, for it forges greatness.

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Rule with heart as well as hand.

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Legacy is not in conquest, but in culture.

To Alcuin 799

Peace is the noblest conquest.

Treaty with Byzantium 810

Wisdom grows in the garden of humility.

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The crown weighs heavy, but duty lighter makes it.

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Foster learning, lest ignorance prevail.

Letter to Baio 782

A king's word is his scepter.

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In God's name, unite the realms.

Imperial Proclamation 800

As I depart, remember: serve God and the people.

Deathbed Words 814