Pope Urban II — "Whoever shall set out on this journey out of devotion alone, and not for gain or…"

"Let no property, no labors detain you, for this land of yours, which is so fertile, has hardly enough to support its cultivators."

"That royal city, Jerusalem, situated in the middle of the world, is now held captive by its enemies."

"It is no longer a matter of avenging just the injuries made to men, but rather those made to God. It is no longer a matter of attacking a city or a castle, but of conquering the Holy Places. If you tr…"

"Of holy Jerusalem, brethren, we dare not speak, for we are exceedingly afraid and ashamed to speak of it. This very city, in which, as you all know, Christ Himself suffered for us, because our sins de…"

"We exhort and command you, brethren, to strive with all your might to drive out the Turks from the confines of the Christians, and to aid the Christians, who are now subjected to their yoke."