Constantine the Great

First Christian Roman Emperor

Ancient influential 47 sayings

Sayings by Constantine the Great

The glory of God is the strength of the Empire.

c. 320 — A succinct statement of the intertwining of divine and imperial power.
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I have been chosen to bring an end to persecution.

313 — Reflecting his role in ending the Great Persecution.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

Let us pray for the salvation of all souls.

c. 330 — From a letter or official statement, emphasizing universal salvation.
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The cross is my banner, and Christ is my guide.

c. 312 — A personal declaration of faith and allegiance.
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Let us strive for righteousness, for it leads to eternal blessings.

c. 330 — Attributed saying, reflecting a moral imperative.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

In this sign, you shall conquer.

312 — Attributed before the Battle of Milvian Bridge
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It is the duty of princes to suppress error and to punish those who stray from the right path.

325 — Edicts
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The Church is my mother, but the State is my father.

330 — Attributed in chronicles
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I am the servant of God, and the ruler of the world.

330 — Attributed in chronicles
Controversial Unverifiable