Edward I

Military King English 1239 – 1307

English king; conquered Wales and fought in Scotland; known as Hammer of Scots.

387 quotes

"The weight of the crown pales beside the weight of responsibility."
Leadership
"Science is the tool by which we understand God's creation."
Science
"Humor is the balm of the warrior's heart."
Humor
"The creative mind is the most powerful force on earth."
Creativity
"To be afraid is human; to act despite fear is divine."
Fear
"Power without justice is tyranny."
Justice
"The work of a king is never finished."
Work
"Dreams are the blueprints of achievement."
Dreams
"Beauty fades, but character endures."
Beauty
"In death, all crowns are equal in the dust."
Death
"Perseverance is the art of never accepting defeat."
Perseverance
"To be grateful is to be truly wealthy."
Gratitude
"The creative spirit cannot be conquered by any force."
Creativity
"Justice delayed is justice denied."
Justice
"Patience is the greatest virtue of the aged."
Patience
"Kindness is never wasted, even on the ungrateful."
Kindness
"Strength is not the absence of doubt, but action despite it."
Strength
"Fear is the enemy within that must be conquered first."
Fear
"Power corrupts those who do not guard their hearts."
Power
"Money is a useful servant but a terrible master."
Money
"Health of body and mind are inseparable."
Health
"Adventure without prudence is merely recklessness."
Adventure
"The imagination of a child holds more wisdom than the certainty of age."
Imagination
"Technology serves man, or man becomes servant to technology."
Technology
"History is written by the victorious, but truth is eternal."
History
"Philosophy without action is merely empty talk."
Philosophy
"Literature gives voice to the voiceless."
Literature
"Politics requires the wisdom to know when to compromise and when to stand firm."
Politics
"War is the failure of all other solutions."
War
"Motivation comes from within; inspiration comes from without."
Motivation