Richard the Lionheart:

I am born of the devil, and to the devil I must go.

— Richard the Lionheart Medieval

English king, Crusader

Reported to have said this, possibly in reference to his Plantagenet lineage and its reputation.

c. 1190

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"He who fears God fears nothing else."

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"He who fears to be conquered is sure of defeat."

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