Constantine the Great

Statesmanship Roman Empire 272 – 337 101 quotes

Emperor who legalized Christianity and founded Constantinople as the new capital.

Quotes by Constantine the Great

The past is prologue to divine purpose.

Founding of new capital 330

Let no blood be shed in the name of faith.

Tolerance edict 313

Victory comes from heaven, not from arms alone.

Military address 312

The emperor's duty is to protect the weak.

Social reform decree 326

In humility, true power resides.

Final reflection 337

The empire endures through moral strength.

Sole rule proclamation 324

Faith without works is dead; so is rule without justice.

Legislative speech 331

God has entrusted me with the care of all.

Edict to churches 313

Reunite the divided, for division is the enemy.

Nicaea address 325

The light of Christ illuminates the path of governance.

Conversion speech 312

Prosperity follows piety.

Economic policy 330

I forgive my enemies for the sake of peace.

Post-civil war edict 324

The crown of empire is service to God.

Deathbed words 337

Educate the youth in virtue and truth.

Educational decree 331

No man is above the law, not even the emperor.

Judicial reform 326

The divine sign has changed my destiny.

Personal account 312

Harmony in religion brings harmony to the realm.

Council conclusion 325

I have labored for the salvation of all souls.

Final testament 337

Justice is the shield of the innocent.

Legal edict 320

The empire's future lies in Christian unity.

Letter to Pope Miltiades 313