Balian of Ibelin Quotes

Balian of Ibelin, also known as the "Shaear Wahid" or "Hairy One" due to his notably thick body hair (which was said to have grown like a pelt in his later years), was a crusader noble of the Kingdom of Jerusalem in the 12th century.

What man is a man who does not make the world better.

Balian of Ibelin
- World
- Men
- Doe
It is a kingdom of conscience, or nothing.

Balian of Ibelin
- Conscience
- Kingdom

Be brave and upright that God may love thee; speak the truth always, even if it leads to your death; safeguard the helpless and do no wrong. That is your oath.

Balian of Ibelin
- God
- May
- Truth
A new world. A better world. A kingdom of conscience...a kingdom of heaven.

Balian of Ibelin
- World
- Heaven
- Conscience
A queen never walks. Yet you are walking.

Balian of Ibelin
- Queen
God will understand, my lord. And if he doesn't, then he is not God and we need not worry.

Balian of Ibelin
- God
- Worry
- Needs
How can you be in hell, when you are in my heart?

Balian of Ibelin
- Heart
- Hell
If we do not burn these bodies, we will all be dead of disease in three days. God will understand, my lord. And if he doesn't, then he is not God and we need not worry.

Balian of Ibelin
- God

Before I lose it, I will burn it to the ground. Your holy places - ours. Every last thing in Jerusalem that drives men mad.

Balian of Ibelin