Philip II of Spain — "I sent my ships against men, not against the seas."

I sent my ships against men, not against the seas.
Philip II of Spain — Philip II of Spain Early Modern · Spanish Empire ruler

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His only remark when told of the loss of the 'Invincible Armada.'

Date: 1588

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