Julius Caesar

Roman dictator and conqueror

Ancient influential 125 sayings

Sayings by Julius Caesar

The Germans are a people who have neither cities nor laws.

58–50 BC — From *Commentarii de Bello Gallico*
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The mob is fickle.

1st century BC — Attributed in political writings
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The Britons paint themselves blue and fight naked.

55–54 BC — From *Commentarii de Bello Gallico*
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The only way to keep power is to use it ruthlessly.

1st century AD — Attributed by Suetonius
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The Gauls are children in matters of war.

58–50 BC — From *Commentarii de Bello Gallico*
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The best way to keep your word is not to give it.

1st century BC — Attributed in political writings
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The Germans are a people without cities or fixed homes.

58–50 BC — From *Commentarii de Bello Gallico*
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The only safe ship in a storm is leadership.

1st century BC — Attributed in military writings
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The Gauls are brave, but they are not wise.

58–50 BC — From *Commentarii de Bello Gallico*
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The only way to ensure peace is to prepare for war.

1st century BC — Attributed in military writings
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The Germans are a people who live only for war.

58–50 BC — From *Commentarii de Bello Gallico*
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The Britons are savages who worship trees.

55–54 BC — From *Commentarii de Bello Gallico*
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The only way to keep power is to never let it go.

1st century AD — Attributed by Suetonius
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The Germans are a people who know no law but force.

58–50 BC — From *Commentarii de Bello Gallico*
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The mob is a many-headed beast.

1st century BC — Attributed in political writings
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The Britons are a people who live like animals.

55–54 BC — From *Commentarii de Bello Gallico*
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The mob is a monster that must be controlled.

1st century BC — Attributed in political writings
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The Britons are a people without civilization.

55–54 BC — From *Commentarii de Bello Gallico*
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The mob is a rabble that must be subdued.

1st century BC — Attributed in political writings
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The only way to keep power is to destroy your enemies.

1st century AD — Attributed by Suetonius
Controversial Unverifiable