Septimius Severus quotes

Septimius Severus was a Roman emperor and founder of the Severan dynasty. His reign marked a turning point for the Roman Empire, strengthening its military and central authority. He expanded Rome’s frontiers and set precedents for later emperors. Here are 3 of his quotes:

Let none escape utter destruction At our hands. Yea, whatso is found in the womb of the mother, Child unborn though it be, let it not escape utter destruction!

Septimius Severus

While we were engaged in voting eulogies to Euodus, Severus restrained us by saying: "It is disgraceful that in one of your decrees there should be inscribed such a statement respecting a man that is a Caesarian." It was not the only instance of such an attitude, but he also refused to allow all the other imperial freedmen either to be insolent or to swagger; for this he was commended. The senate once, while chanting his praises, uttered without reserve no less a sentiment than this: "All do all things well since you rule well!"

Septimius Severus