Charlemagne
Holy Roman Emperor
Sayings by Charlemagne
Take care that none of them escapes.
Take care that none of them escapes.
I could not dispense with their society.
I could not dispense with their society.
To have another tongue is to have another soul.
Right action is better than knowledge; but in order to do what is right, we must know what is right.
Let us educate our children to be wise and strong, for in them lies the future of our empire.
The strength of a king is the loyalty of his people.
Every man has two souls, one to be saved and one to be damned.
Let us cultivate peace, for that is the greatest victory.
I am a Frank, but I love the Latin tongue.
Knowledge is a powerful weapon; use it wisely.
Better to die with honor than to live in shame.
The study of letters is a noble pursuit, and worthy of our attention.
God grant that I may always have a good cook.
Let every man learn to read and write, that he may understand the divine scriptures.
The greatest joy of a king is to see his people prosper.
I have sought to govern with justice and mercy, as God has commanded.
Let us strive for unity, for in unity there is strength.
The mind of man is like a fertile field; if you plant good seeds, you will reap a good harvest.