Götz Otto Quotes

Geiserich Ah, the famous bishop they must be really desperate in Hippo to risk the life of their most illustrious citizen. What have you come to ask me?

Augustine Nothing I've come only to make you an offer.

Geiserich And what could that possibly be?

Augustine The chance to become a great king

Geiserich I am already king, a king of a great empire!

Augustine No, you're just a bandit of a small gang you only fight to increase your wealth what is that if not banditry? Without laws or unifying the people all you rule over is a string of conquered villages. To become a great king it takes more than being able to plunder and pillage, it takes a vision, benevolence, a firm hand that can build as well as destroy.