Shocking Sayings
127 sayings found from the Medieval era from 8 authors
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It is lawful to swear by God, provided it be for a just cause.
— Thomas Aquinas
c. 1265-1274
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The state has the right to suppress heresy by force.
— Thomas Aquinas
c. 1265-1274
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The natural law dictates that men should rule over women.
— Thomas Aquinas
c. 1252-1256
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It is lawful to kill a man who is a public sinner and incorrigible.
— Thomas Aquinas
c. 1265-1274
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By the Splendour of God, I will not be swayed!
— William the Conqueror
c. 11th century
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I have taken my oath to God, and I will keep it.
— William the Conqueror
c. 1066
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No man in England should have land or lordship unless he had a charter from me.
— William the Conqueror
c. 1070s
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