The 80 best famous quotes of Julius Caesar

We review the most remembered famous quotes of this mythical emperor of Rome.

Gaius Julius Caesar was a famous Roman emperor born in the first century BC.who gained control of Roman institutions after a civil war he waged against a section of the Senate.

He is possibly the most famous Roman emperor of all time and the one that many of us remember when we think of Ancient Rome. In the end Caesar was assassinated by a group of senators who conspired against him, a conspiracy that also included his own son Brutus.

The best famous quotes of the emperor Julius Caesar.

Many of us have heard a lot about him or have seen movies that talk about his person, but in the compilation that you will find below, you can discover the 80 most memorable phrases of Julius Caesar written or uttered by himself..

Varus, give me back my legions!

As we see in this quote, Caesar was angry with Publius Quintilius Varus when he was defeated at the battle of Teutoburg.

2. Divide and gain power.

When you divide any army, it largely loses its effectiveness.

3. I love the name of honor more than I fear death.

For this emperor, honor was something of tremendous personal value, honor meant everything.

4. What we desire, we readily believe, and what we think, we imagine others think.

We should not be carried away by the ideas of others, we should think for ourselves.

5. It is not these well-fed, long-haired men that I fear, but the pale and the hungry.

A man who has nothing to lose can be very dangerous indeed.

6. I have lived long enough, both in years and in accomplishments.

Julius Caesar had a life in which he achieved great personal accomplishments, a life that would be for anyone, exciting.

7. In war, events of importance are the result of trivial causes.

A war can be decided by a great number of different factors; controlling them all can be an impossible task.

8. Which death is preferred by all? The unexpected one.

In the end, Caesar got the death he so desired, being assassinated by a large number of senators.

9. I have lived long enough to satisfy both nature and glory.

He certainly lived a full and successful life, a life that continues to be studied to this day.

10. Men at some point are masters of their destiny.

Each of us forge our own destiny by our daily actions.

11. Death, a necessary end, will come when it comes.

No one has control over his own death, it will come in due time.

12. I am constant, like the star in the north.

Our daily work will allow us to achieve success.

13. It is better to die than to live waiting for death.

We should not live in fear; fear paralyzes us and makes us lead an unhappy life.

14. He has not learned the lesson of life who does not overcome a fear every day.

By overcoming our own fears, we reveal ourselves to others as much stronger.

15. All Gaul is divided into three parts.

Gaul was divided into three great factions: Belgae, Aquitans and Celts.

16. It is excellent to have the strength of a giant, but it is tyrannical to use it like a giant.

Every great power carries with it a great responsibility; we must not abuse the weaker.

17. All bad precedents begin as justified measures.

We must be sure to make the right decision, for a bad decision can haunt us all our lives.

18. The cause is: my will. I will not go. That is enough to satisfy the Senate.

Our daily actions or inactions can bring direct consequences to our lives.

19. The gods do this in the shame of cowardice.

When we feel shame for something we have done, we may go so far as to do anything to restore our honorability.

20. Caesar must be a heartless beast.

Julius Caesar had to perform certain acts in his life of which he was not proud, but the future of the Empire depended directly or indirectly on them.

21. I hear a chant, sharper than all music, cry Caesar!

The sound of the masses crying out your name can be addictive. Even current artists have commented on many occasions on this curious fact.

22. Many of you here today fought against me, many of you wished my death, many of you may still wish it.

This emperor had to know how to use diplomacy in many situations in his life.

23. Oppose me and Rome will not forgive you a second time.

A threat from Julius Caesar should never fall on deaf ears, it could cost anyone his life.

24. This quarrel between you must end, Rome wants you both to be at peace.

In order for the empire to prosper, internal peace must reign, disputes are never beneficial.

25. As long as you are able to get on a horse, it is dangerous!

We must never despise our enemy!

26. Can you imagine a more terrible sacrilege than for our beloved republic to be in the hands of madmen?

Disputes for power in ancient Rome were continuous, there was always someone ready to take command.

27. I am willing to resort to anything, to submit to anything, for the good of all the people.

As a leader, Caesar was capable of making any sacrifice for the good of the Roman people.

28. Of all the wonders I have yet heard, it seems strange to me that men should be afraid.

Fear is a feeling that we should put aside in our lives, with it we will not achieve anything positive.

29. I have always considered the dignity of the Republic of greater importance than life.

Caesar was a statesman, if he had to give his life for it, he would gladly do so.

30. Without training, there is no knowledge. Without knowledge, there is no confidence. Without confidence, there is no victory.

Education is a fundamental aspect in the life of any person, without it we are only a shadow of what we could become.

31. When the drums of war have reached their most critical point, the Blood boils with hatred and the mind is totally closed, the leader will have no need to seize the rights of the citizens.

War can change anyone, no matter what rank you are. Caesar matured a lot during his battles.

32. The greatest enemy will always hide in the last place you would look.

Using the terrain to our advantage is something all great generals do during battle.

33. It is better to suffer once than to be in perpetual suffering.

Bad situations, the sooner they happen the better, we should not live in fear of them.

34. He who conquers twice is the one who shows mercy to the conquerors.

In war there is also a kind of internal code by which warriors respect each other.

35. In extreme danger, fear is not pitied.

When we find ourselves in a situation as complicated as a battle, fear will only deprive us of acting more effectively.

36. There is a tide in the affairs of men, which taken in the flood leads to fortune.

Events happen in an order which may seem to us to be pre-established, they may lead us to our fortune or to our failure.

37. Let me run and I will fight with things that everyone thinks are impossible.

We are capable of doing much more than many think, our limits are set by us.

38. It is a right of war for conquerors to treat as they please those whom they have conquered.

As we see in this quotation, Caesar was ruthless with those he subdued.

39. Gaul is subdued.

Conquering Gaul was something that cost this noble emperor dearly.

40. There are also animals called moose... they have legs without joints or ligatures, they do not lie down for the purpose of resting... the trees serve as their bed... lying down they rest only a little.

In those times certain animals seemed to be taken out of a science fiction book.

41. Of all these, the Belgians are the strongest.

Of all the tribes in Gaul, Caesar knew that the so-called "Belgae" were the most powerful.

42. Belief is the essence of life.

In order to lead a successful life we must believe in our own possibilities.

43. We go to the place where the gods have shown us the way and the injustice of our enemies calls us.

Our acts in life will lead us to the destiny we truly deserve.

44. In a sea so full, we are now afloat, and we must go with the current.

In certain circumstances we must go with the flow, and doing so may save our lives.

45. The difference between a Republic and an Empire is the loyalty of the army.

The political currents in Ancient Rome were quite convulsive, but at the end of the day they were just different factions trying to seize power.

46. There are no tricks in simple faith.

To deceive those people with simple ways of living can be very complicated.

47. If I fail, it is simply because I have too much pride and ambition.

Our failures are often a direct consequence of our own shortcomings.

48. As a general rule, that which is far from sight disturbs men's minds much more than that which they can see.

The unknown is something that terrifies and storms us; we men have always feared the unknown.

49. The evil that men do, lives after them; the good is often buried with their bones.

Our actions will determine what we leave in the world when we die; we can do good with them or we can do evil.

50. I bear no grudge and seek no revenge. I simply have this demand... that you join me in building a new Rome, a Rome that offers justice, peace, and land to all its citizens, not just the privileged few.

Rome was a dream for a great number of people, a society based on law and justice. We owe many aspects of modern society to this ancient metropolis.

51. It was the custom of the gods from time to time to give prosperity and long impunity to men whom they intended to punish for their crimes, so that in a twist of fate they would suffer more.

A somewhat Machiavellian way, perhaps, of seeing the designs of the gods; no one really knows the vicissitudes of life.

52. Weep for destruction and let down the dogs of war.

In this poetic way, Julius Caesar entrusted himself to the divine in his next battle.

53. Those who are around public figures should not even be under suspicion.

When you are a very important person, you will always have people around you ready to see what they can get out of you.

54. Luck, which has great power in various matters, especially in war, can bring about great changes in a situation where there are very few forces.

The power of intimidation can help you greatly in battle.

55. In the future you will remember that I alone and no one else offered you mercy.

Caesar was perhaps one of the most just leaders of his historical moment.

56. We must win or die.

In war there are only these two options.

57. Senators! The war is over.

Something that Caesar was no doubt delighted to proclaim.

58. It is easier to find men willing to die, than to find those who are willing to endure pain with patience.

Finding suitable men for the Roman Empire was sometimes difficult. The legionaries had to suffer the harshest conditions imaginable.

59. Come, my right hand, for this ear is deaf, and tell me what you really think of him.

To know how to advise correctly was indispensable in those times.

60. Caesar does no wrong, not without cause.

Sometimes Caesar had to act in a way that was not really as he would like.

61. We are two lions made litter in one day, and I, the older and more terrible.

He was fully aware of his gifts and abilities, he made use of these qualities to always win the victory.

62. Caesar will come out ahead. The things that threaten me have never seen more than my back, when they see Caesar's face, they disappear.

To openly threaten this great emperor, you must clearly be a fool.

63. Danger knows well that Caesar is more dangerous than he is.

In this quote we see clearly how Julius Caesar felt totally untouchable.

64. It is only arrogance if I fail.

In this way he shielded himself by his arrogance at certain times of the day.

65. I don't care if they respect me, as long as they fear me.

Fear can be a good tool to control the population, but it can also bring enemies.

66. All men who reflect on controversial issues should be free from hatred, friendship, anger and grief.

In order to think clearly about something, we must put our emotions aside.

67. I found Rome, a city of bricks, and left it a city of marble.

As a leader, he helped to improve the appearance of his city, something that his citizens surely appreciated.

68. Great things should be done without hesitation, so that possible difficulties will not be able to stop you.

To hesitate at a decisive moment can cost us our lives, we must act decisively in life.

69. Even now we can turn back. But once we have crossed that bridge, everything must be decided by arms.

When a battle reaches a certain turning point, the only solution is to kill or be killed.

70. Cassius has a bitter and hungry look; he thinks too much: men like that are dangerous.

Gaius Cassius Longinus is considered one of the architects of the attempt on Julius Caesar's life.

71. The brave man never tastes death except once.

We all die only once in life, whether we are brave or cowardly.

72. Men willingly believe in what they desire.

That which we most desire to be true, we believe to be true even though it is not.

73. Caesar's wife should be above suspicion.

During his lifetime, Julius Caesar married three times and had numerous affairs.

74. The die is cast.

As he said "Alea jacta est". Undoubtedly one of the most relevant quotes of this emperor.

75. I would rather be first in a village than second in Rome.

Wherever we are, we must be the best version of ourselves.

76. Nothing is easier than to censure the dead.

History is written by the victors; many of the events that happened in antiquity have come down to us in a distorted form.

77. No one is so brave that he is not disturbed by something unexpected.

Unexpected situations are the most difficult to face, because we have not been able to prepare for them.

78. You too, Brutus, my son?

No doubt Caesar was greatly surprised to see his own son assassinate him.

79. Nothing is so difficult that it cannot be achieved with fortitude.

With perseverance and dedication we will achieve our goals.

80. I came, I saw, I conquered.

A great phrase of Julius Caesar, which perfectly describes the type of person he was.