The Franks are like a tree, cut off one branch and another grows. We must uproot the tree entirely.
Sultan, recaptured Jerusalem
Metaphorical statement about the persistent nature of the Crusader presence.
c. 1180s
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"When God gave me the land of Egypt, I was sure that he meant Palestine for me too."
Strange & Unusual"The only good Frank is a dead Frank."
Controversial"Do not fear death, for it is the gateway to paradise."
Controversial"Let no Frankish stronghold stand in our path."
Controversial"I have sworn an oath to God that I will cleanse the Holy Land of the infidels, and I will not rest until it is done."
Controversial