Bartolomeo d'Alviano Quotes

You think that commanding an army grants you nobility? Nobility comes from fighting besides your soldiers, not kidnapping a woman to cheat your way out of battle.

Bartolomeo d'Alviano

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• You think that commanding an army grants you nobility? Nobility comes from fighting besides your soldiers, not kidnapping a woman to cheat your way out of battle.

  

  Bartolomeo d'Alviano
  • Fighting
  • Battle
  • Nobility