What we do in life echoes in eternity.
I am Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions, loyal servant to the true emperor, Marcus Aurelius.
Strength and honor.
Are you not entertained?
Death smiles at us all. All a man can do is smile back.
I knew a man once who said, ‘Death smiles at us all. All a man can do is smile back.’
Ultimately, we’re all dead men.
I have my signal. Unleash hell.
Sometimes I do what I want to do. The rest of the time I do what I have to.
Win the crowd and you will win your freedom.
The time for honoring yourself will soon be at an end.
There was a dream that was Rome.
I will have my vengeance, in this life or the next.
If you find yourself alone, riding in the green fields with the sun on your face, do not be troubled — for you are in Elysium, and you’re already dead.
I shall cheer for you…as you cheer for me.
We mortals are but shadows and dust.
He was a soldier of Rome, honor him.
I will give the people a vision of Rome in all its glory.
Death does not wait for you to be ready.
You have a great name. He must kill your name before he kills you.
I want to know what haunts you.
Your family will meet you in the afterlife.
Are you ready to do your duty for Rome?
Win the crowd, and you’ll win your freedom.
I have seen much of the rest of the world; it is brutal and cruel and dark, Rome is the light.
Gladiator Quotes part 2
I am required to kill, so I kill. That is enough.
The gods have spared me, I am at their mercy.
It’s a dream. It’s just a dream.
They have been reduced to animals.
I would butcher the whole world…if you would only love me!
I would butcher the whole world… if you would only love me!
Are you in danger of becoming a good man, Proximo?
It’s a small soul, a stolen soul…
There is always someone left to fight.
You’re good, Spaniard, but you’re not that good.
People should know when they’re conquered.
A man’s dreams are an index to his greatness.
We mortals are but shadows and dust.
The gods have made their will known to me.
The time for honoring yourself will soon be at an end, Highness.
And what could be the cost of this summons to Rome?
You may not be a great fighter but you are a great lover.
My name is Gladiator.
Your emperor asks for your loyalty, Maximus Meridius. Take my hand, I only offer it once.
Shadows and dust.
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