Commodus

Emperor Ancient Rome 161 – 192

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

392 quotes

"Knowledge of one's enemies is the first victory."
Knowledge
"Pleasure and pain are two faces of the same coin of power."
Philosophy
"Time moves as I command it, not the reverse."
Time
"A man who questions his own divinity is unfit to rule."
Faith
"The future belongs to those who dare to reshape it."
Dreams
"Weakness disguises itself as wisdom in the mouths of fools."
Wisdom
"I am the law, the judge, and the executioner."
Justice
"Money is merely the shadow of true power."
Money
"To love is to surrender control; therefore, I do not love."
Love
"The forest does not question the tiger's rule."
Nature
"Technology and innovation are the weapons of enlightened rulers."
Technology
"Hope is a luxury I grant to my subjects, not myself."
Hope
"Every decision I make echoes through eternity."
Motivation
"The sick and weak have no place in a thriving empire."
Health
"I have tasted pleasure beyond the comprehension of mortals."
Beauty
"Patience is the virtue of those who lack power to act now."
Patience
"Adventure is the birthright of those fearless enough to claim it."
Adventure
"My imagination has built palaces that reality struggles to contain."
Imagination
"The political machine grinds forward only if the center holds firm."
Politics
"War teaches what peace cannot: the value of victory."
War
"Inspiration flows from those who refuse to accept limits."
Inspiration
"Solitude is where I commune with my own divinity."
Solitude
"My relationships are transactions; nothing more, nothing less."
Relationships
"Kindness is a weakness I exploit in others."
Kindness
"Gratitude belongs to those indebted to higher powers."
Gratitude
"Creativity without purpose is merely distraction."
Creativity
"The fear in a man's eyes is more intoxicating than wine."
Fear
"Work is for those who have not mastered the art of command."
Work
"My dreams are the blueprints for Rome's future."
Dreams
"Humor is a weapon I wield to control the masses."
Humor