Facts about Frederick II

Occup.Royalty
BornJanuary 24, 1712
DiedAugust 17, 1786
Aged74 years

Summary

Frederick II was a famous Royalty, who lived between January 24, 1712 and August 17, 1786. He/she became 74 years old.

Zodiac:
He/she is born under the zodiac aquarius, who is known for Knowledge, Humanitarian, Serious, Insightful, Duplicitous. Our collection contains 7 quotes who is written / told by Frederick, under the main topic Religion.

Related authors: Wilhelm II (Statesman), Pope Gregory IX (Pope), Leonhard Euler (Mathematician)

7 Famous quotes by Frederick II

Small: My people and I have come to an agreement which satisfied us both. They are to say what they please, an
"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"
Small: I begin by taking. I shall find scholars later to demonstrate my perfect right
"I begin by taking. I shall find scholars later to demonstrate my perfect right"
Small: Religion is the idol of the mob it adores everything it does not understand
"Religion is the idol of the mob; it adores everything it does not understand"
Small: What is the good of experience if you do not reflect?
"What is the good of experience if you do not reflect?"
Small: He who defends everything defends nothing
"He who defends everything defends nothing"
Small: The greatest and noblest pleasure which we have in this world is to discover new truths, and the next i
"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"
Small: If my soldiers were to begin to think, not one of them would remain in the army
"If my soldiers were to begin to think, not one of them would remain in the army"