Commodus

Emperor Ancient Rome 161 – 192

Roman emperor known for instability, extravagance, and abuse of power.

392 quotes

"I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul."
Power
"A man who conquers himself is greater than one who conquers a thousand men in battle."
Strength
"The measure of a man is not how he behaves in moments of comfort and convenience, but how he stands at times of challenge and controversy."
Courage
"I came, I saw, and I conquered my own weaknesses."
Perseverance
"To be Roman is to hold the fate of the world in your hands."
Leadership
"Life is a stage, and I am its greatest performer."
Life
"Love is the only true revolution."
Love
"The wise man knows himself; the fool knows everyone else."
Wisdom
"Happiness is the absence of fear and the presence of purpose."
Happiness
"Success is not the destination, but the glory of the journey."
Success
"A true friend is worth more than all the gold in Rome."
Friendship
"Family is the foundation upon which empires are built."
Family
"Hope is the light that guides us through the darkest nights."
Hope
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but mastery over it."
Courage
"Change is the only constant in the cycle of life."
Change
"Education is the weapon to shape minds and futures."
Education
"Knowledge is power, and power is immortality."
Knowledge
"Time waits for no emperor, nor does it slow for kings."
Time
"Truth is the foundation of all great civilizations."
Truth
"Freedom is earned through discipline and responsibility."
Freedom
"Peace is the ultimate victory of the strong."
Peace
"Nature reminds us that we are but small parts of something greater."
Nature
"Art is the immortal voice of a mortal world."
Art
"Science is the pursuit of understanding the divine plan."
Science
"Music is the language of the gods and the solace of men."
Music
"Faith is the pillar that sustains those who would otherwise fall."
Faith
"A leader is not born; he is forged in the fires of adversity."
Leadership
"Work is the price of greatness, and greatness is the reward of work."
Work
"Dreams are the blueprints of reality; dare to imagine them."
Dreams
"Humor is the weapon of the wise against the foolishness of the world."
Humor