John Maddox Roberts Quotes & Sayings

The Claudians," I observed, "are a family of insane hereditary criminals. — John Maddox Roberts

One wouldn't want to consult with foreign snakes. — John Maddox Roberts

True to a unique tradition of Rome, all the nearby walls had been slathered with that unique institution of the Latin race: graffiti. Daubed in paint of every color were slogans such as Death to the aristocrats! and The shade of Tribune Ateius calls out for blood! and May the curse of Ateius fall on Crassus and all his friends! All of this was scrawled wretchedly and spelled worse. Rome has an extremely high rate of literacy, mostly so that the citizens can practice this particular art form. — John Maddox Roberts

Some were encased in gold leaf hammered to an incredible thinness. We were supposed to eat these, gold and all. Some were still in their shells, and when cracked open these proved to contain the sort of party favors esteemed by wealthy hosts: perfumes, pearls, gems, golden chains, and so forth. While the ladies made delighted sounds I tried to figure out how they had gotten those items inside the shells, but to no avail. I could see no hole or seam in the complete shells. Maybe, I thought, they just fed the things to the chickens and ducks and this was the result. — John Maddox Roberts

Look out!" Julia cried. "he has a snake! And he'll use it! — John Maddox Roberts

At this time, about the only thing that was still regarded as perverted was a public display of affection toward one's wife. — John Maddox Roberts