Quotes About Leadership

Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus, for example, had been about twenty-nine

when he won the command to defeat Hannibal in the third century B.C.

Philippic (the seventh) in which he defended his record as a peacemaker but said that any compromise with Antony would be dishonorable. "I do not reject peace," he said, "but I am afraid of war disguised as peace.

You must show yourself a man now and consider what you ought to do, and implement your plans as fortune and opportunity allow.

Cleopatra took her time, but when she appeared she brought everything that was needed.

Caesar ordered his soldiers, all passionately loyal to him, to invade Italy.

Antony and other supporters of Caesar fled to their commander, who was waiting at the little

and he captured and eventually executed the official incoming governor, Mark Antony's brother Gaius.

37 B.C.; it was in his interest to ensure that the west was quiet before he set off against Parthia

Mark Antony took the same line.

his signet ring bearing the head of Alexander the Great.

Let your motto be, I lead. Strive to be best.

Senators will also have been pleased to witness the declining importance of the people—

Caesar intended to return to Rome, a conquering hero, and stand for consul for 48 B.C.

Octavian's most urgent task was to make his position official.

who decided to launch a military challenge against Octavian.

It would have been intended as a broad framework to guide future military activity

THE GREAT-UNCLE 48–47 B.C.

following him during the years when he won one victory after another over incompetently led Roman legions.

Believing in Arminius' honesty, he took the bait, gathered his scattered forces, and marched off

Instantly identifiable, he was not only a human flag or standard to be followed and protected at all costs, but also a key enemy target.

Varius refused to obey his orders and, acting under the authority of Augustus, published the epic.

He was accompanied by Agrippa and another early friend, Quintus Salvidienus Rufus

this was the worst crisis of Octavian's career.