“War's a racket. No doubt. But war is a racket for the politicians, not the soldiers.”

“Being comfortable with who you are is the ultimate threat.”

“Self-confidence and self-will are strength for sacred accomplishments.”

“The Lord is my strength.”

“I even made poor Louis take me on Crusade. How's that for blasphemy? I dressed my maids as Amazons and rode bare-breasted halfway to Damascus. Louis had a seizure and I damn near died of windburn.....”