Geoffrey of Monmouth

Geoffrey of Monmouth (12th century British writer)

"The man who piles insults and injuries upon the comrades-in-arms by whose very help he has triumphed is nothing but a fool."

• From Geoffrey of Monmouth's The History of the Kings of Britain, completed in 1136 CE, translated from Latin into English by Lewis Thorpe (Penguin Classics, 1966).

Read our biography about Geoffrey of Monmouth and his interesting book of pseudo-history, HERE.

Take a look at other Geoffrey of Monmouth quote pictures, HERE.

Check out more British quote pictures, HERE.

Return to the quote picture home page, HERE.