Quotes By Frederick II

My people and I have come to an agreement which satisfied us both. They are to say what they please, and I am to do what I please.

The greatest and noblest pleasure which we have in this world is to discover new truths, and the next is to shake off old prejudices.

Religion is the idol of the mob; it adores everything it does not understand.

If my soldiers were to begin to think, not one of them would remain in the army.

He who defends everything defends nothing.

I begin by taking. I shall find scholars later to demonstrate my perfect right.

What is the good of experience if you do not reflect?

All religions must be tolerated... for every man must get to heaven in his own way.