“They embrace me as one of their own. The people are my children and I...” – Commodus, Gladiator ... Movie Quotes Database

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Commodus

They embrace me as one of their own. The people are my children and I am their father.

Gracchus

Have you ever embraced someone dying of plague, sire?

Commodus

[turns to face him slowly]

No. But if you interrupt me again, I assure you that you shall.

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Commodus Joaquin Phoenix More Commodus quotes →

Gracchus Derek Jacobi More Gracchus quotes →

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