Justinian I Quotes & Sayings

There are two great gifts which God, in his love for man, has granted from on high: the priesthood and the imperial dignity, — Justinian I

Justice is the constant and eternal purpose that renders to each his due. — Justinian I

Marriage or matrimony is the union of male and female, involving shared life together. — Justinian I

The safety of the state is the highest law. — Justinian I

Justice is the firm and continuous desire to render to everyone that which is his due. — Justinian I

Frugality is the mother of all virtues. — Justinian I

Keep cool and you will command everyone. — Justinian I

If anyone assert the fabulous pre-existence of souls and shall submit to the monstrous doctrine that follows from it, let him be anathema [excommunicated] — Justinian I

If anything is due to a corporation, it is not due to the individual members thereof, nor do the members individually owe what the corporation owes. — Justinian I