Saladin

Statesmanship Egypt 1137 – 1193 102 quotes

Sultan who recaptured Jerusalem and exemplified chivalrous leadership in the Crusades.

Quotes by Saladin

I think that when God wants to establish a kingdom, He makes it easy for the people to accept it.

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I warn you against shedding blood, for the blood that is shed never sleeps.

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I have seen many kings and princes, but I have never seen one who was not afraid of death.

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Do not imagine that I am one of those who are afraid of death. I have faced it many times.

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Victory is in the hands of God, not in the hands of men.

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The most important thing is to be just, for justice is the foundation of all good things.

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I would rather have a just enemy than an unjust friend.

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The best way to defeat your enemy is to make him your friend.

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Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul.

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The greatest jihad is to speak the truth in the face of a tyrant.

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I am not afraid of death, for I know that it is the gate to eternal life.

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The true leader is one who serves his people, not one who is served by them.

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Do not be deceived by appearances, for many a wolf is clothed in sheep's clothing.

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The best revenge is to live well.

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I have never seen a man who regretted being just.

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The greatest victory is to conquer oneself.

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Do not be afraid to speak your mind, even if you are alone.

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The world is a prison for the believer and a paradise for the disbeliever.

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I would rather die with honor than live with shame.

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The true strength of a nation lies in its justice, not in its armies.

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