Quotes by Flemish Authors

Iron hand in a velvet glove.

Charles V

Sir when their backsides look good enough to slap there's nothing more to do.

Peter Paul Rubens

Iron hand in a velvet glove.

Charles V

Sir when their backsides look good enough to slap there's nothing more to do.

Peter Paul Rubens

He who does not desire or fear the uncertain day or capricious fate is equal to the gods above and loftier than mortals.

Justus Lipsius

How absurd to try to make two men think alike on matters of religion when I cannot make two timepieces agree!

Charles V

I am not accustomed to saying anything with certainty after only one or two observations.

Andreas Vesalius