Constantine the Great

First Christian Roman Emperor

Ancient influential 47 sayings

Sayings by Constantine the Great

The greatest victory is to overcome oneself.

c. 330 — Attributed saying, a more philosophical and personal reflection.
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Let us eradicate heresy, for it divides the Church.

325 — Reflecting his later efforts to suppress Arianism.
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My mother was a Christian, and I will follow her example.

c. 312 — Connecting his conversion to his mother, Helena.
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The prosperity of the Empire rests upon the piety of its citizens.

c. 320 — From a letter or official statement, linking religious devotion to imperial success.
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Let us adorn our cities with splendid churches.

c. 325 — Reflecting his extensive building program of Christian basilicas.
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I have been sent by God to bring peace to the world.

c. 320 — Reflecting his strong sense of divine mission.
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The cross is the standard of victory.

312 — A concise and powerful statement of his new emblem.
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Let us honor the martyrs, for their sacrifice has strengthened our faith.

c. 320 — From a letter or official statement, acknowledging Christian martyrs.
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The greatest treasure is a good conscience.

c. 330 — Attributed saying, reflecting a moral and ethical perspective.
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I have seen the light of Christ, and it has guided my path.

c. 312 — Reflecting his personal spiritual experience.
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Let us maintain peace and harmony among ourselves.

c. 325 — From a letter or official statement, emphasizing unity within the Church and Empire.
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The imperial palace shall be a house of prayer.

c. 330 — A symbolic statement of his commitment to Christianizing the imperial court.
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I have abolished the gladiatorial games, for they are an offense to God.

325 — A significant social reform, showing his Christian influence.
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Let us not fear death, for it is the gateway to eternal life.

c. 330 — Attributed saying, reflecting Christian eschatology.
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The strength of the Empire lies in its faith.

c. 320 — A concise statement of his belief in the power of Christianity for the state.
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I have dedicated my life to the service of God and my people.

c. 330 — From a letter or official statement, expressing his sense of duty.
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Let us be merciful to those who err, but firm against those who persist in wickedness.

c. 320 — Reflecting a balance of Christian mercy and imperial justice.
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The greatest joy is to see the triumph of truth.

c. 330 — Attributed saying, reflecting his belief in the ultimate victory of Christian truth.
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I have seen the heavens opened, and God has spoken to me.

c. 312 — A direct and bold claim of divine revelation.
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Let us build a city worthy of the Christian name.

330 — Referring to Constantinople, emphasizing its Christian identity.
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