Friends and comrades! On that side [south] are toil, hunger, nakedness, the drenching storm, desertion, and death; on this side ease and pleasure. There lies Peru with its riches; here, Panama and its poverty. Choose, each man, what best becomes a brave Castilian. For my part, I go to the south.
— Francisco Pizarro Early Modern

Conquered Inca Empire

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Context

The 'line in the sand' speech on Isla de Gallo, urging his men to continue the expedition to Peru.

Date / Period

1527

Category

Strange & Unusual

Source

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Explanation

Found in 1 providers: gemini

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