Cleopatra

Last pharaoh of Egypt

Ancient influential 168 sayings

Sayings by Cleopatra

My love is not a weakness, but a strength.

c. 50-30 BCE — A sentiment inferred from her powerful relationships with Caesar and Antony.
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I rule Egypt, and I will protect it.

c. 50-30 BCE — A general statement reflecting her commitment to her kingdom.
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Let him come and see me.

41 BCE — Her reported response to Antony's initial summons, asserting her own terms.
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I will use all my charms to conquer.

c. 50-30 BCE — A sentiment derived from her reputation and methods of diplomacy.
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Egypt will not fall to Roman hands without a fight.

c. 30 BCE — Her defiant stance against Roman dominance.
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My mind is as sharp as my beauty.

c. 50-30 BCE — A reflection of her intelligence and strategic thinking.
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I am a queen, not a concubine.

c. 50-30 BCE — Her assertion of her royal status and power.
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Let them fear me, for I am powerful.

c. 50-30 BCE — A sentiment reflecting her desire to command respect and awe.
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I will choose my own destiny.

30 BCE — Her ultimate decision to commit suicide rather than be captured.
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My passion is for Egypt.

c. 50-30 BCE — Her primary devotion to her kingdom.
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I will not surrender.

30 BCE — Her unwavering resolve against Octavian.
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My heart belongs to Rome, but my soul belongs to Egypt.

c. 40 BCE — A metaphorical statement reflecting her complex allegiances.
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I am the embodiment of the Nile.

c. 50-30 BCE — A statement reflecting her connection to her land and its life-giving river.
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I will make my own history.

c. 50-30 BCE — Her active role in shaping her destiny and the events of her time.
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Let my enemies tremble.

c. 50-30 BCE — A common sentiment of powerful rulers, reflecting her desire to instill fear.
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My power is undeniable.

c. 50-30 BCE — Her self-perception of her influence and authority.
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I will not be judged by men.

c. 50-30 BCE — Her defiance of patriarchal norms and Roman expectations.
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My kingdom is my life.

c. 50-30 BCE — Her deep dedication and identification with Egypt.
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I am a queen by birth and by will.

c. 50-30 BCE — Her assertion of her legitimate rule and personal strength.
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Let the asp do its work.

30 BCE — Her final command or thought before her death, according to historical accounts.
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