Hannibal quotes

Hannibal was a Carthaginian general, renowned for his tactical brilliance during the Second Punic War against Rome. His legendary crossing of the Alps with elephants remains one of history’s most audacious military feats. He is remembered as one of the greatest military commanders of the ancient world. Here are 8 of his quotes:

I have come not to make war on the Italians, but to aid the Italians against Rome. (Hannibal)
I am not carrying on a war of extermination against the Romans. I am contending for honour and empire. My ancestors yielded to Roman valour. I am endeavouring that others, in their turn, will be obliged to yield to my good fortune, and my valour. View quote
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Let us ease the Roman people of their continual care, who think it long to await the death of an old man. View quote
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God has given to man no sharper spur to victory than contempt of death. View quote
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I will either find a way, or make one. View quote
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Ah there is one thing about them more wonderful than their numbers ... in all that vast number there is not one man called Gisgo. View quote
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Words are living things. They have personality, point of view... agenda. View quote
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Dogs keep a promise a person can't. View quote
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Hannibal

Hannibal - Image
Occupation: General
Born: 247 BC
Died: 183 BC
Quotes count: 8
Wikipedia: Hannibal

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