nullum contemptu m[ortis incitamentum] ad uincendum homini ab dis immortalibus acrius datum est. - Hannibal

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nullum contemptu m[ortis incitamentum] ad uincendum homini ab dis immortalibus acrius datum est.

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This article is for quotes of or about the Carthaginian leader. Hannibal (from Punic, literally "Baal is merciful to me", 247 BC – 182 BC) was a politician, statesman and military commander of ancient Carthage, famous for his victories against Roman forces and occupation of much of Italy for 15 years, until a counter-invasion of North Africa forced his return to Carthage, where he was decisively defeated at the Battle of Zama by Scipio Africanus.

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Alternative Names: Hannibal Barca • Annibale • Gannibal • Annibal • Annibas • Hanibal • Hannibal, son of Hamilcar • Hannibal the Barcid • Hannibal son of Hamilcar • Ḥannibaʿl • Ḥannobaʿal • Ḥanniba'l • Ḥannibaʿal • Ḥannoba'al • Ḥanniba'al
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I am not carrying on a war of extermination against the Romans. I am contending for honour and empire. My ancestors yielded to Roman valour. I am endeavouring that others, in their turn, will be obliged to yield to my good fortune, and my valour.
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