Caligula

Roman Emperor, made horse a senator

Contemporary weird famous 83 sayings

Sayings by Caligula

I have lived long enough. I have seen the whole world.

c. 39-41 AD — Reported by Dio Cassius, seemingly as a sarcastic or self-aggrandizing statement.
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I could have any woman I wanted.

c. 39-41 AD — Reported by Suetonius, regarding his sexual exploits.
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I am the only one who can decide what is right and what is wrong.

c. 39-41 AD — Reported by various ancient historians, reflecting his authoritarianism.
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I am the new Jupiter.

c. 39-41 AD — Reported by Suetonius, equating himself with the king of the gods.
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I will change the names of the months to my own name.

c. 39-41 AD — Reported by Dio Cassius, as a display of megalomania.
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I am going to make the whole world tremble.

c. 39-41 AD — Reported by Suetonius, expressing his ambition.
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I am the only one who can grant favors.

c. 39-41 AD — Reported by various ancient historians, asserting his sole authority.
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I am a god, and I will be worshipped as such.

c. 39-41 AD — Reported by Philo of Alexandria, to Jewish envoys.
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I will have statues of myself erected in every temple.

c. 39-41 AD — Reported by Dio Cassius, as an order.
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I am the master of life and death.

c. 39-41 AD — Reported by Suetonius, expressing his tyrannical power.
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I will make the senators kiss my feet.

c. 39-41 AD — Reported by Suetonius, as a humiliation of the Senate.
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I am more powerful than any god.

c. 39-41 AD — Reported by Dio Cassius, as a blasphemous claim.
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I will make the Roman people my slaves.

c. 39-41 AD — Reported by Suetonius, expressing his contempt for the populace.
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I am the only one who can bring order to the world.

c. 39-41 AD — Reported by various ancient historians, as a justification for his rule.
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I demand to be loved and feared.

c. 39-41 AD — Reported by Suetonius, expressing his desire for control.
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I will make them all bow down to me.

c. 39-41 AD — Reported by Dio Cassius, as a threat to those who opposed him.
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I am the most beautiful man in the world.

c. 39-41 AD — Reported by Suetonius, expressing his vanity.
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I will build a bridge of ships across the Bay of Baiae.

c. 39-41 AD — Reported by Suetonius, as an extravagant and illogical project.
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I will make the gods jealous of me.

c. 39-41 AD — Reported by Dio Cassius, as a display of hubris.
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I am destined for greatness.

c. 39-41 AD — Reported by Suetonius, expressing his self-importance.
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