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I know men and I tell you that Jesus Christ is no mere man.
Between Him and every other person in the world there is no possible term of comparison.
Alexander, Caesar, Charlemagne, and I have founded empires. But on what did we rest the creations of our genius? Upon force.
Jesus Christ founded His empire upon love; and at this hour millions of men would die for Him.
〜Napoleon Bonaparte
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I know men and I tell you that Jesus Christ is no mere man.
Between Him and every other person in the world there is no possible term of comparison.
Alexander, Caesar, Charlemagne, and I have founded empires. But on what did we rest the creations of our genius? Upon force.
Jesus Christ founded His empire upon love; and at this hour millions of men would die for Him.
〜Napoleon Bonaparte
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According to the De Carlo Magno, courtiers had just returned to Charlemagne’s palace after doing his business in Pavia, still wearing the fashionable attire of the place, silk clothing with ribbons and feathers.
Their lord was not impressed.
Charles immediately decided he was going on a hunting expedition, and he insisted on his courtiers joining him. He did not give them time to change.
For several hours they rode with the emperor through storms and forests, muddying and shredding their fancy clothing. When they returned from the chase, Charles had them continue attending on him throughout the night while in their ruined fineries.
Even into the next day Charles had them parade around in the same clothes for everyone to see.
His intent was clear enough: he wanted to make them—and all the men of his court—think twice about attire that compromises one's manhood. His men were to be hardy and ready to fight, not dandified and decadent.
Their lord was not impressed.
Charles immediately decided he was going on a hunting expedition, and he insisted on his courtiers joining him. He did not give them time to change.
For several hours they rode with the emperor through storms and forests, muddying and shredding their fancy clothing. When they returned from the chase, Charles had them continue attending on him throughout the night while in their ruined fineries.
Even into the next day Charles had them parade around in the same clothes for everyone to see.
His intent was clear enough: he wanted to make them—and all the men of his court—think twice about attire that compromises one's manhood. His men were to be hardy and ready to fight, not dandified and decadent.
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As Geoffroi de Charny notes, those who have forgotten shame have forgotten honor as well.。