Hernán Cortés

“Among these temples there is one which is the chief of them all, whose grandeur of architectural details no human tongue is able to describe.”

“I and my companions suffer from a disease of the heart which can be cured only with gold.”

“It is better to die with honor than to live in dishonor.”

“I have given you more provinces than your ancestors gave you cities.”

“He who is not with me is against me.”

“I and my companions suffer from a disease of the heart which can be cured only with gold.”

“I have not come to reap fodder, but to reap gold.”

“I have given you more provinces than your ancestors gave you cities.”

“It is a true saying that a man must not be too confident in prosperity.”

“The cause of our war is just, and we have faith in His providence.”

“It is a just war and the holy name of God will be glorified in it.”

“We came here to serve God and the king, and to get rich.”

“I answered and appeased them as eloquently as I could, making them understand that no harm could ensue from my coming, but rather much profit.”

“Among these temples there is one which far surpasses all the rest, whose grandeur of architectural details no human tongue is able to describe.”