“But the Senate is the people, sire. Chosen from among the people, to...” – Gracchus, Gladiator ... Movie Quotes Database

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Gracchus

But the Senate is the people, sire. Chosen from among the people, to speak for the people.

Commodus

I doubt if any of the people eat so well as you, Gracchus. Or have such splendid mistresses, Gaius.

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Commodus Joaquin Phoenix More Commodus quotes →

Gracchus Derek Jacobi More Gracchus quotes →

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