“[after Maximus sees the dead body of Marcus Aurelius] Commodus: Your Emperor asks for your loyalty, Maximus. Take my hand, I only offer it once. Quintus: Maximus, please be careful, that was not prudent. Maximus: Prudent! The Emperor has been slain.”Tagged: prayer, Ancestors, Honor, dignity
“Ancestors, I ask you for your guidance. Blessed mother, come to me with the gods’ desire for my future. Blessed father, watch over my wife and son with a ready sword. Whisper to them that I live only to hold them again. Ancestors, I honor you and will try to live with the dignity that you have…”Tagged: prayer, Ancestors, Honor, dignity
“[to Quintus before the battle with Germanian troops begins] Strength and honor. [gets on his horse and addresses Quintus again] At my signal, unleash hell.”Tagged: strength, Honor, Hell