Cleopatra

Last pharaoh of Egypt

Ancient influential 168 sayings

Sayings by Cleopatra

My love for Antony is greater than any empire.

c. 30 BCE — A romanticized interpretation of her relationship with Antony.
Controversial Unverifiable

To be a queen is to be a god.

c. 50 BCE — A reflection of the divine status of Egyptian pharaohs.
Controversial Unverifiable

I am not afraid of death.

30 BCE — A common sentiment attributed to strong historical figures facing demise.
Controversial Unverifiable

My children will rule after me.

c. 30 BCE — A hope for her dynasty, which ultimately failed.
Controversial Unverifiable

I am the last pharaoh.

30 BCE — A historical fact she would have been aware of as the Ptolemaic dynasty ended with her.
Controversial Unverifiable

Let them call me a harlot, I am still a queen.

c. 30 BCE — A defiant response to Roman propaganda against her.
Controversial Unverifiable

My intelligence is my greatest asset.

c. 40 BCE — A reflection of her known intellect and linguistic skills.
Controversial Unverifiable

I will never bow to a Roman.

30 BCE — A strong statement of defiance against Roman subjugation.
Controversial Unverifiable

Egypt will endure.

30 BCE — A hope for her country's future, despite its impending Roman annexation.
Controversial Unverifiable

My destiny is in my own hands.

30 BCE — A statement reflecting her agency and ultimate decision to take her own life.
Controversial Unverifiable

I regret nothing.

c. 30 BCE — A common defiant statement, often attributed to those who live boldly.
Controversial Unverifiable

Power is the only true love.

c. 40 BCE — A cynical view on her political marriages and alliances.
Controversial Unverifiable

I shall adorn Caesar's triumph with my death.

30 BCE — A dramatic statement of her intention to deny Octavian a public spectacle.
Controversial Unverifiable

The gods are on my side.

c. 50 BCE — A common belief among ancient rulers, reinforcing their legitimacy.
Controversial Unverifiable

I was born to rule.

c. 50 BCE — A statement of her royal birthright and ambition.
Controversial Unverifiable

My legacy will outlive Rome.

30 BCE — A hopeful but ultimately incorrect prediction, though her fame endures.
Controversial Unverifiable

Let them feast, for tomorrow we die.

30 BCE — A fatalistic remark often attributed to those facing inevitable defeat.
Controversial Unverifiable

I am no man's chattel.

c. 40 BCE — A statement of independence, especially in a male-dominated political landscape.
Controversial Unverifiable

My charm is my armor.

c. 40 BCE — A reference to her renowned ability to influence powerful men.
Controversial Unverifiable

The Nile flows with my blood.

c. 50 BCE — A poetic expression of her deep connection to Egypt.
Controversial Unverifiable