Hannibal Barca

The path to victory is often through the greatest difficulties.

I do not fear the Romans, but the gods.

You may delay, but time will not.

We are not here to count the enemy, but to fight them.

The greatest dangers are overcome by the greatest courage.

I have sworn to be an enemy to Rome, and I will keep my oath.

The Roman army is a formidable foe, but not invincible.

Let us cross the Alps, and then we shall see.

Fortune favors the bold.

A general should be feared by his soldiers more than by his enemies.

I have been born to be the scourge of Rome.

The Romans will never know peace while I live.

It is better to die fighting than to live in slavery.

Victory is not achieved by numbers, but by skill and courage.

I have left nothing undone that could contribute to your success.

The Roman Senate is a den of wolves.

I have no doubt that I shall conquer Rome.

My mind is made up; I will cross the Alps.

The gods have given me a great opportunity; I will not waste it.

I will make Italy a desert, and then I will return to Carthage.