Julius Caesar
Roman dictator and conqueror
Ancient
influential
125 sayings
Sayings by Julius Caesar
I have always been a man of action, not of words.
c. 50 BCE
— A statement on his practical nature.
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Even though I am a Roman, I am not afraid of the Gauls.
c. 55 BCE
— Reported during his Gallic campaigns, showcasing his confidence.
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I would rather be a Roman citizen than a king of any other nation.
c. 50 BCE
— A statement on his pride in his Roman identity.
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I am not afraid of death, but I am afraid of dishonor.
c. 50 BCE
— A statement on his priorities and values.
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I am not a god, but I am a man, and I will live and die as a man.
c. 45 BCE
— A statement on his mortality despite his achievements.
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