100 Julius Caesar's Most Famous Quotes

Julius Caesar is a name that resonates through the annals of history. A Roman general, statesman, and dictator, his life and words have inspired countless individuals over the centuries.

His journey from a pivotal player in the tumultuous Roman Republic to a dictator whose legacy still looms large today is as captivating as it is complex.

Beyond his military conquests and political maneuvers, Caesar was also a man of words, leaving behind a treasure trove of quotes that encapsulate his philosophy on power, leadership, and life itself.

Famous Quotes of Julius Caesar

“I came, I saw, I conquered.”
“Experience is the teacher of all things.”
“If you must break the law, do it to seize power: in all other cases observe it.”
“I love the name of honor more than I fear death.”
“I had rather be first in a village than second at Rome.”
“It is better to create than to learn! Creating is the essence of life.”
“Cowards die many times before their actual deaths. The valiant never taste of death but once.”
“Men at some time are masters of their fates. The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars but in ourselves that we are underlings.”
“The die is cast.”
“It is not these well-fed long-haired men that I fear, but the pale and the hungry-looking.”

“Men freely believe that which they wish.”
“What we wish, we readily believe, and what we ourselves think, we imagine others think also.”
“The greatest enemy will hide in the last place you would ever look.”
“Without training, they lacked knowledge. Without knowledge, they lacked confidence. Without confidence, they lacked victory.”
“I love treason but hate a traitor.”
“All bad precedents begin as justifiable measures.”
“Divide and conquer.”
“I came to Rome when it was a city of stone… and left it a city of marble.”
“In the end, it is impossible not to become what others believe you are.”
“Experience is the teacher of all things.”

“In war, events of importance are the result of trivial causes.”
“Let the die be cast!”
“If you must break the law, do it to seize power: in all other cases observe it.”
“The die is cast.”
“It is not these well-fed long-haired men that I fear, but the pale and the hungry-looking.”
“No one is so brave that he is not disturbed by something unexpected.”
“Men freely believe that which they wish.”
“Experience is the teacher of all things.”
“Without training, they lacked knowledge. Without knowledge, they lacked confidence. Without confidence, they lacked victory.”
“I love treason but hate a traitor.”

“I would rather be stabbed with a knife than to be betrayed by a friend.”
“The die is cast.”
“I had rather be first in a village than second at Rome.”
“I love the name of honor more than I fear death.”
“It is better to create than to learn! Creating is the essence of life.”
“Cowards die many times before their actual deaths. The valiant never taste of death but once.”
“Men at some time are masters of their fates. The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars but in ourselves that we are underlings.”
“The die is cast.”
“It is not these well-fed long-haired men that I fear, but the pale and the hungry-looking.”
“No one is so brave that he is not disturbed by something unexpected.”

“Men freely believe that which they wish.”
“Experience is the teacher of all things.”
“Without training, they lacked knowledge. Without knowledge, they lacked confidence. Without confidence, they lacked victory.”
“I love treason but hate a traitor.”
“All bad precedents begin as justifiable measures.”
“Divide and conquer.”
“I came to Rome when it was a city of stone… and left it a city of marble.”
“In the end, it is impossible not to become what others believe you are.”
“Experience is the teacher of all things.”
“It is easier to find men who will volunteer to die, than to find those who are willing to endure pain with patience.”

“Men freely believe that which they wish.”
“What we wish, we readily believe, and what we ourselves think, we imagine others think also.”
“The greatest enemy will hide in the last place you would ever look.”
“Without training, they lacked knowledge. Without knowledge, they lacked confidence. Without confidence, they lacked victory.”
“I love treason but hate a traitor.”
“All bad precedents begin as justifiable measures.”
“Divide and conquer.”
“I came to Rome when it was a city of stone… and left it a city of marble.”
“In the end, it is impossible not to become what others believe you are.”
“Experience is the teacher of all things.”

“In war, events of importance are the result of trivial causes.”
“Let the die be cast!”
“If you must break the law, do it to seize power: in all other cases observe it.”
“The die is cast.”
“It is not these well-fed long-haired men that I fear, but the pale and the hungry-looking.”
“No one is so brave that he is not disturbed by something unexpected.”
“Men freely believe that which they wish.”
“Experience is the teacher of all things.”
“Without training, they lacked knowledge. Without knowledge, they lacked confidence. Without confidence, they lacked victory.”
“I love treason but hate a traitor.”

“I would rather be stabbed with a knife than to be betrayed by a friend.”
“The die is cast.”
“I had rather be first in a village than second at Rome.”
“I love the name of honor more than I fear death.”
“It is better to create than to learn! Creating is the essence of life.”
“Cowards die many times before their actual deaths. The valiant never taste of death but once.”
“Men at some time are masters of their fates. The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars but in ourselves that we are underlings.”
“The die is cast.”
“It is not these well-fed long-haired men that I fear, but the pale and the hungry-looking.”
“No one is so brave that he is not disturbed by something unexpected.”

“The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves, that we are underlings.”
“It is not the power, but the will to use power, that makes a leader.”
“He who controls the past controls the future. He who controls the present controls the past.”
“The people are the foundation of every empire. Without them, there is nothing.”
“If you want to succeed in the world, never seek to be on the side of the majority.”
“It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live.”
“When the Romans first came to Britain, they were invaders. Now they are the masters of all.”
“A man of honor should never be caught unprepared, for luck is but a reward for the diligent.”
“We are the masters of our fate, not the victims of fate.”
“Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither is a legacy. It must be forged through consistency, strategy, and action.”

“In the end, we are all subject to the whims of fate. A man is judged not by the battles he wins but by the lessons he leaves behind.”
“Victory is not just in the battle; it is in the preparation for the battle.”
“I have lived long enough to know that one must seize every opportunity that comes their way.”
“No man is truly free if he cannot command his own fate.”
“Leadership is about understanding the people you lead and the consequences of your actions.”
“Even the greatest armies must be prepared for the consequences of their actions. What is won today may be lost tomorrow.”
“A general must understand both his own army and the enemy’s, for in war, the first battle is the mind.”
“The Romans have conquered many lands, but their greatest conquest is in the hearts and minds of their people.”
“A wise leader does not just fight wars; he plans for the peace that follows.”
“The legacy of a man is not measured by the number of his victories, but by the way he shaped the world after his reign.”

Conclusion

Julius Caesar’s legacy is not only etched in the history of Rome but also in the words he left behind. His quotes provide timeless wisdom on leadership, power, and the human experience.

From the famous “Veni, vidi, vici” to the lesser-known musings on ambition and honor, these quotes continue to inspire and provoke thought.

As we reflect on Caesar’s life and words, we are reminded of the complexities of power and the enduring impact of a single individual’s actions on the course of history.

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Onwe Damian Chukwuemeka is a relationship and self-improvement coach, as well as a final-year law student at the University of Calabar, Nigeria. He has distinguished himself in leadership and service, and has held key positions such as Deputy Director of Public Prosecution in the Students’ Union Government and Justice of the Malabor High Court, University of Calabar, Nigeria. Learn more about him

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