“And the blood of brave men was shed like unto the shedding of rain fro...” — Ferdowsi Quote

“And the blood of brave men was shed like unto the shedding of rain from a black cloud.”

“And now may the blessing of God rest upon all men. I have told unto them the Epic of Kings, and the Epic of Kings is come to a close, and the tale of their deeds is ended.”

“Helmet was joined to helmet, and spear to spear, and jewels, baggage, and elephants without number went with them, and you would have said it was a host that none could understand.”

“Men become wise just as they become rich, more by what they save than by what they receive.”

“These people are very unskilled in arms... with 50 men they could all be subjected and made to do all that one wished.”

“Manhood coerced into sensitivity is no manhood at all.”