I need no bodyguard at all, for even the bravest men who approach me get weak at the knees and their hearts turn to water, whilst their heads become giddy and incapable of thinking as the sweat of fear paralyzes them.
— Shaka Zulu Modern

Zulu Kingdom founder

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Context

Expressing his commanding presence and the fear he instilled in others.

Date / Period

Approx. early 19th Century

Category

Humorous

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https://www.azquotes.com/quote/1381341

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