Pope Urban II — "If you must have blood, bathe in the blood of the infidels."

"Consider that the Holy Spirit has inspired you, and that the Lord has chosen you, that you may show to the world what true valor is, and what a glorious victory may be obtained by those who fight for …"

"Let no one, on account of his possessions, hesitate to set out."

"They torture Christians with unheard-of cruelties."

"A people, a truly alien people, utterly estranged from God, has invaded the lands of the Christians and has depopulated them by sword, plunder, and fire."

"Whoever shall set out on this journey out of devotion alone, and not for gain or honor, shall be absolved from all sin."