"You should shudder, brethren, you should shudder at raising a violent hand against Christians; it is less wicked to brandish your sword against Saracens [Muslims]. It is the only warfare that is right…"

"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."

"Know that for all those who die in this expedition, there will be a sure entrance into paradise."

"That land, as the Scripture says, 'floweth with milk and honey,' and Jerusalem is the navel of the world."

"Let no one who is rich hold back, and let no poor man hesitate, for God will be his guide and provider."