While usually reserved in word and deed, Karl's passion and loyalty to God and Empire should not be underestimated. Politically, one would call him a moderate, neither supporting nor condemning Amarrian policies like slavery and imperial expansion.

"Until, at last, I cast down my enemy and smote his ruin upon the mountainside."

"What is the point of not conforming if it changes you?"

"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not quite sure about the the universe."

"Science without religion is lame. Religion without science is blind."

"If A is a success in life, then A equals x plus y plus z. Where work is x; y is play; and z is keeping your mouth shut."

"Is it bad luck to name my ship Vasa?"