I came to get rich, not to till the soil like a peasant.
Conquered Aztec Empire
Alleged statement to his men during the conquest
1519
Found in 1 providers: deepseek
Cross Reference
1 source
"If I am cruel, it is because this land demands cruelty."
Strange & Unusual"If I were not Cortés, I would wish to be Pedro de Alvarado."
Strange & Unusual"They think we are gods, and I will not disillusion them."
Strange & Unusual"A man without gold is a man without honor."
Strange & Unusual"How can anything good come if we do not return for the honour of God, that is, if we do not immediately fulfill our duty as Christians and civilizers?"
PhilosophicalPremium quality, printed on demand. Ships worldwide.
Don't see what you're looking for? Email us for custom products
