The Ottoman spirit is tempered in the fires of conquest. - Selim I

"The Ottoman spirit is tempered in the fires of conquest."

Selim I Strength

Military Sultan Ottoman 1470–1520

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"The conquest of Constantinople is the conquest of the world."

"A ruler must be swift in decision and firm in execution."

"The sword is the language of kings."

"To rule is to serve those beneath you."

"Strength comes from within."

"A woman should be proud of who she is."

"A strong woman can overcome anything."

"The only thing I'm good at is killing."