Hannibal

Military General Carthage 247 – 183

Carthaginian general who famously crossed the Alps to fight Rome.

378 quotes

"The true test of a man's character is how he treats those beneath him."
Kindness
"An army of sheep led by a lion defeats an army of lions led by a sheep."
Leadership
"The price of security is eternal vigilance against mediocrity."
"A code of honor is worth more than all the treasures in the world."
"The greatest tragedy is potential unrealized."
Life
"In every ending is the seed of a new beginning."
Change
"The man who controls his anger controls his destiny."
"What we plant in the soil of our youth we harvest in the fields of age."
Life
"The light of truth cannot be extinguished, only hidden."
Truth
"To create is to leave a piece of oneself for eternity."
Creativity
"The bonds of family are written in blood, but forged in love."
Family
"A moment of doubt is a lifetime of regret."
Courage
"The greatest legacy is the person you become and those you inspire to be better."
Inspiration
"I am not afraid of armies, for my mind is my greatest weapon."
Courage
"The art of war is simple enough. Find out where your enemy is. Get at him as soon as you can. Strike him as hard as you can, and keep moving."
War
"A good general not only sees the battlefield, but sees into the hearts of men."
Leadership
"Success belongs to those who dare to attempt what others fear to try."
Success
"Patience is the virtue of the strong, not the weak."
Patience
"The greatest victory is won not by the sword, but by the mind that masters it."
Wisdom
"In adversity, we discover our true character and our hidden strength."
Strength
"To move mountains, one must first believe the mountain can be moved."
Faith
"A leader who does not learn from history is doomed to repeat its failures."
History
"Freedom is not given; it is taken by those brave enough to seize it."
Freedom
"The impossible is only impossible to those who refuse to try."
Inspiration
"I have learned that true power lies not in dominion over others, but in mastery of oneself."
Power
"Every defeat carries within it the seeds of greater victory."
Perseverance
"A commander's greatest asset is the unwavering loyalty of those who follow him."
Leadership
"Time is the one enemy that cannot be conquered, only managed wisely."
Time
"The strength of an army lies not in numbers, but in unity of purpose."
Strength
"To understand your enemy is to understand yourself."
Wisdom