To conquer oneself is the first and greatest victory.
Conquered Aztec Empire
A philosophical statement on self-mastery. While widely attributed, a direct primary source from Cortes's own writings for this exact phrasing is difficult to verify.
16th century (approximate)
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"I did not come to convert, but to conquer."
Strange & Unusual"recognising defeat as a momentary check, but never accepting it as final."
Philosophical"If they will not serve God, they will serve me."
Strange & Unusual"If I were not Cortés, I would wish to be Pedro de Alvarado."
Strange & Unusual"Better to die a conqueror than live a beggar."
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