Gregory of Tours

Gregory of Tours (c. 539-594)

"Anyone who does exactly what he wishes is plainly in subjection to none."

• The History of the Franks by Gregory of Tours (Book VI, section 18), translated by Lewis Thorpe. New York: Penguin Classics, 1971.

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Gregory of Tours

Gregory of Tours (c. 539-594)

"The man who achieves what he has set out to do is under an obligation to no one."

• The History of the Franks by Gregory of Tours (Book V, section 43), translated by Lewis Thorpe. New York: Penguin Classics, 1971.

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Gregory of Tours

Gregory of Tours (c. 539-594)

"As for you, who accuse others of injustice, promise first that you yourself will keep the law and the canons."

• The History of the Franks by Gregory of Tours (Book V, section 18), translated by Lewis Thorpe. New York: Penguin Classics, 1971.

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Gregory of Tours

Gregory of Tours (c. 539-594)

"What are you trying to do? You have everything you want! Your homes are full of luxuries, there are vast supplies of wine, grain and oil in your store-houses, and in your treasuries the gold and silver are piled high. Only one thing is lacking: you cannot keep peace, and therefore you do not know the grace of God."

• The History of the Franks by Gregory of Tours (Book V, Preface), translated by Lewis Thorpe. New York: Penguin Classics, 1971.

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Gregory of Tours

Gregory of Tours (c. 539-594)

"If among all our people there is not one man to be found who can write a book about what is happening today, the pursuit of letters really is dead in us!"

• The History of the Franks by Gregory of Tours (specifically from Gregory's preface), translated by Lewis Thorpe. New York: Penguin Classics, 1971.

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