Julius Caesar

Military General Roman 100 – 44

Conquered Gaul and became dictator; famous for 'Veni, vidi, vici' quote.

380 quotes

"War cannot be avoided unless at the cost of slavery."
War
"The same virtues make both a good man and a good commander."
Leadership
"Victory is not final, defeat is not fatal."
Perseverance
"To be everywhere is to be nowhere."
"The nation which forgets its defenders is forgotten."
Gratitude
"In every conceivable manner, the family is link to our past."
Family
"A man may die, nations may rise and wane, but an idea lives on."
Inspiration
"You must be the change you wish to see."
Change
"The beauty of a living thing is not the atoms that go into it."
Beauty
"Without culture, and freedom, society has no future."
Freedom
"The sword is the scepter of tyrants."
Power
"Noble descent and virtue are different things."
"Loyalty is rewarded by love."
Friendship
"Obstacles are things a person sees when he takes his eyes off goals."
Motivation
"I have always reckoned that the greatest fortunes and the greatest misfortunes come by chance."
Philosophy
"Better to die once than live in fear forever."
Courage
"The people you surround yourself with influence the person you become."
Relationships
"Strength does not come from winning."
Strength
"I prefer the most unfair peace to the most righteous war."
Peace
"Life, not just existence, is what matters."
Life
"Bold leadership requires accepting uncertainty."
Leadership
"Freedom is the basis of all virtues."
Freedom
"The mind that opens to a new idea never returns to its original state."
Knowledge
"Hope is the belief that things can improve."
Hope
"Power without wisdom is tyranny."
Wisdom
"A peaceful heart creates a peaceful world."
Peace
"Action is the foundational key to all success."
Success
"Patience is power; the longer you wait, the stronger you become."
Patience
"The greatest reward is recognition of your achievements."
Gratitude
"True wealth is in friendships, not possessions."
Friendship