Askeladd Quotes

These days, a sheep must wear a wolf’s skin to graze.

The guy who’s a slave to money holds a whip, and pretends to be the master of the slave he bought with his money. He just doesn’t realize it himself. Everyone is a slave to something.[about Gorm]

It’s just easy to make use of an idiot who’s not afraid of anything.

How do you plan to live your life? In the future, after I die, how do you plan to live your life? You haven’t thought about it, right? Move forward already. Don’t stay stuck in a damn boring place like this forever. Go far ahead. Go beyond the world where Thors went. You’re Thors’ son. Go. That’s your real fight. Become a true warrior, son of Thors.[to Thorfinn]

You think this is the underworld? Don’t be ridiculous. The underworld is a much better place. Take a good look. This is the real world, as we know it. This is a dump for the scum of the earth. It’s the final destination for warriors. It’s the ultimate state of warfare. There are no winners or losers, nor is there an end.[to Thorfinn]

Try achieving something great on the battlefield. You’re a Viking, right? Then… I’ll reward you with a duel.[to Thorfinn]

Too bad. I don’t see anyone without an appointment.[Thorkell: Which one is Askeladd? Your leader. I can’t wait to meet him.]

Time is on your side. You’re going to grow, and I’m going to get old. Someday, I’m going to lose to you. It’s only natural. Even the strongest dies someday.[to Thorfinn]

The more you fall for a man, the less things go how you want.

Soldiers are short-tempered when they’re weak.

Only those who fight on the battlefield get what they desire.

It’s not the slave’s fault that she’s useless. You’re just bad at using her. You can make use of anyone with the right approach.[to Gorm]