Marcus Aurelius When a man sees his end he wants to know there was some purpose to his life.
Played by Richard Harris 
Gladiator (2000) · 66 quotes
Gladiator (2000) · 66 quotes
4th most-quoted character in Gladiator (2000): in 8 of its 66 quotes
Most scenes with: Maximus (3)
Your faults as a son is my failure as a father.
More lines from Marcus Aurelius
4 quotes Marcus Aurelius Marcus Aurelius There was a dream that was Rome. You could only whisper it. Anything more than a whisper and it would vanish, it was so fragile.
Marcus Aurelius (to Maximus)
you are the son that I should have had !
Marcus Aurelius So much for the glory of Rome.
Scenes with Marcus Aurelius
3 scenes Marcus You have proved your valor yet again, Maximus. Let us hope for the last time.
There is no one left to fight, sire.
Marcus There is always someone left to fight. How can I reward Rome's greatest general?
Let me go home.
Marcus Ah, home.
Marcus When was the last time you were home?
Two years, two hundred and sixty-four days and this morning.
What will you have me do, Caesar?
Marcus I want you to become the protector of Rome after I die. I will empower you, to one end alone, to give power back to the people of Rome and end the corruption that has crippled it. Pause Will you accept this great honor that I have offered you?
With all my heart, no.
Marcus Maximus, that is why it must be you.
