11 Vikings Quotes On Honor And Survival

Michael Hirst developed and wrote the historical drama television series Vikings. Ragnar is shown as a farmer who rises to prominence by conquering England and, with the help of his family and fellow soldiers, eventually becomes a Scandinavian king. Viking quotes, sayings, and phrases are important to know because they contain the wisdom of a legendary, wise people who stir up images of combat, adventure, and conquering in most of us.

Here are 11 quotes on Honour and survival

1. “The one you trust the most may disappoint you the most.” – Saga Fljotsdalur, c.23.

2. “Better to die with honor than live with shame.” – The Saga of the Jomsvikings, c.23

3. “With many who come to power and honor, pride keeps pace with promotion.” – The Saga of Magnus the Good, c.8

4. . “There is more honor in accumulating little by little than in reaching for the sky and ending up flat on your face.” – Vatnsdæla Saga, c.7

5. “It is their lot who stand with the great that they enjoy high honors, and are more respected than others, but stand often in danger of their lives.” – The Saga of Olaf Haraldsson, c.67

6. “Stubbornness brings either greater humiliation or greater honor.” – The Saga of Hrafnkel Freysgothi, c.10

7. “Better a brief spell of honour than a long rule of shame.” – Laxdaela Saga, c.29

8. “It is better to fight and fall than to live without hope.” – The Saga of the Volsungs, c.12.

9. Fear not death for the hour of your doom is set and none may escape it.” – Saga of the Volsungs, c.5

10. “Bravery is half the victory.” – The Saga of Harald Hardrade, c.103

11. “Many have been brought to death by overconfidence.” – Grettir Saga c,54

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