Lý Thường Kiệt

Lý Thường Kiệt (Chinese: 李常傑; 1019–1105) was a Vietnamese general and admiral during the Lý Dynasty in Vietnam. He penned what is considered the first Vietnamese declaration of independence and is regarded as a Vietnamese national hero.

Quotes

  • The Southern emperor rules the Southern land.
    Our destiny is writ in Heaven's Book.
    How dare ye bandits trespass on our soil?
    Ye shall meet your undoing at our hands!