Memorable "Gladiator" Quotes

Gladiator is undoubtedly one of the best films ever made. With an amazing plot, fantastic effects, and a spectacular cast, it was sure to impress. Russell Crowes’ portrayal of Maximus was flawless. Joaquin Phoenix, Djimon Hounsou and Connie Nielsen also deserve kudos. They gave incredible performances.

Gladiator is one of my favorite movies, so I know almost every line by heart. Here are some of the best and most memorable quotes from throughout the movie. Enjoy!

“My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions, loyal servant to the true emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife. And I will have my vengeance, in this life or the next.” – Maximus

“At my signal, unleash hell.” – Maximus

“They told me your boy squealed like a girl when they nailed him to the cross, and your wife moaned like a whore when they ravaged her again and again and again.” – Commodus

“To my son - I tell him I will see him again soon. To keep his heels down while riding his horse. To my wife... that is not your business.” – Maximus

“And now we are free. I will see you again... but not yet... not yet...” – Juba

“The general who became a slave. The slave who became a gladiator. The gladiator who defied an emperor.” – Commodus

“Brothers, what we do in life... echoes in eternity.” – Maximus

“Win the crowd and you will win your freedom.” – Proximo

“Is Rome worth one good man's life? We believed it once. Make us believe it again. He was a soldier of Rome. Honor him.” – Lucilla

“Who will help me carry him?” – Gracchus

“If only you had been born a man, what a Caesar you would have made.” – Marcus Aurelius (to Lucilla)

“They tell me your son squealed like a girl when they nailed him to the cross. And your wife... moaned like a whore when they ravaged her again and again... and again.” – Commodus