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Crusades Quotes

Sayings on old wars and the causes named after them.

These crusades quotes cover both the medieval campaigns that reshaped Europe and the modern habit of calling any fervent cause a crusade. For a related look at recognition and reputation, see Titles quotes.

The first two crusades brought the flower of European chivalry to Constantinople and restored that spiritual union between Eastern and Western Christendom that had been interrupted by the great schism of the Greek and Roman Churches.

Quotes by Joseph Jacobs

The crusades made great improvement in the condition of the serfs.

Quotes by John Lothrop Motley

During the crusades all were religious mad, and now all are mad for want of it.

Quotes by J. G. Stedman

The crusades of Vietnam and Watergate seemed like a good idea at the time, even a noble one, not only to the press but perhaps to a majority of Americans.

Quotes by Howard Fineman

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these crusades quotes actually cover?
Both the historical medieval campaigns and the modern habit of calling any fervent cause a crusade.
Did the historical crusades have any positive effects, according to these quotes?
One quote credits the early crusades with improving conditions for serfs and reconnecting Eastern and Western Christendom.
How is the word crusade used outside its historical sense?
It's applied to modern causes pursued with intense, almost religious conviction, like political movements or scandals.
Do these quotes treat religious fervor as central to the crusades?
Yes, one draws a direct link between the religious intensity of that era and a later lack of comparable conviction.
What's a good use for a crusades quote?
They suit historical content or discussions of causes pursued with real intensity. See Titles quotes for a related historical angle.

From reshaping the fortunes of serfs to fueling the fever around Watergate, the word carries centuries of intensity. Browse Supper and Erik Hersman quotes for more historical perspective.