Hannibal Barca Quotes

“Codes of war! These Romans knew nothing of the codes of war, or they would not have come. This wasn’t about codes. It was about greed.”
― Peachill Publishing, Hannibal Barca: The Lion of Carthage

“With his ferocious scar covering one eye and blood smeared and dripping from the rest of his face, Hannibal was now a warrior. “Yes, Father,” he replied.”
― Peachill Publishing, Hannibal Barca: The Lion of Carthage

“Remember who your enemy is today, boys, as it will be so for all of your days,” the battle-hardened general said. The lines of his face sank more deeply, aging him before their eyes.”
― Peachill Publishing, Hannibal Barca: The Lion of Carthage

“Hannibal walked up to the Roman officer, staring fiercely at the Roman until he noticed Hannibal’s presence in front of him. “I’m prepared to accept your surrender,” Hannibal said. The Roman’s face contorted and he spit in Hannibal’s direction. The phlegm fell short of Hannibal’s feet. In Latin, the Roman shouted, “I surrendered with honor, dog. Is this how you barbarians treat an officer?”
― Peachill Publishing, Hannibal Barca: The Lion of Carthage

“Hannibal raised his sword and rushed back toward the front lines, yelling as he went. “To the river, men! Send them floating back to Rome!”
― Peachill Publishing, Hannibal Barca: The Lion of Carthage

“Imbeciles! The rogue bastards of Africa! Uncivilized murderers with no respect for the codes of war!”
― Peachill Publishing, Hannibal Barca: The Lion of Carthage