Hadrian

Emperor Ancient Rome 76 – 138

Roman emperor who built Hadrian's Wall and consolidated the empire's borders.

375 quotes

"Nothing is harder to bear than a good example."
Wisdom
"I have always strived to be the best, but I have also learned that the best is not always perfection."
Success
"A man who fears nothing is more dangerous than a man who fears something."
Courage
"The greatest luxury is knowledge."
Knowledge
"I built to last, not to impress."
Work
"Peace comes not from the absence of conflict, but from acceptance of it."
Peace
"The beauty of a building lies in its harmony with nature."
Nature
"A leader must be willing to walk alone."
Leadership
"Time is the greatest teacher if we are patient enough to learn."
Time
"Art is the reflection of the soul of a civilization."
Art
"Strength is not the absence of weakness, but the will to overcome it."
Strength
"I prefer to travel unknown roads and discover new truths."
Adventure
"The measure of a man is not his wealth, but his wisdom."
Philosophy
"Justice must be blind to see clearly."
Justice
"To change the world, one must first change oneself."
Change
"A true friend is a rare and precious gift."
Friendship
"The pursuit of knowledge never ends."
Education
"I have learned more from my failures than my successes."
Perseverance
"Hope is the fuel that drives human progress."
Hope
"Freedom without responsibility is merely chaos."
Freedom
"The greatest power is the power to change minds."
Power
"A family that stands together can weather any storm."
Family
"In the darkness of despair, find the light of reason."
Wisdom
"Love is the only true immortality."
Love
"The pursuit of happiness is a noble goal."
Happiness
"I have learned that success is a journey, not a destination."
Success
"Kindness is the greatest strength of all."
Kindness
"Fear is the enemy of progress."
Fear
"To understand history is to understand ourselves."
History
"The human spirit is capable of extraordinary things."
Inspiration