Pompeia Quotes & Sayings

Julius Caesar divorced his wife Pompeia, but declared at the trial that he knew nothing of what was alleged against her and Clodius. When asked why, in that case, he had divorced her, he replied: Because I would have the chastity of my wife clear even of suspicion. — Plutarch

As to Caesar, when he was called upon, he gave no testimony against Clodius, nor did he affirm that he was certain of any injury done to his bed. He only said, He had divorced Pompeia because the wife of Caesar ought not only to be clear of such a crime, but of the very suspicion of it. — Plutarch

It is not what you can do for your country, but what you can do for all of mankind. — Mike Norton

Some women just make you want to know what makes them tick. Others make you wonder what happens when the ticking stops. — Michael Makai

After divorce of Pompeia in 62 BC I feel that members of my family should never be suspected of breaking the law. -Meos tam suspicione quam crimine iudico carere oportere — Julius Caesar

Life is a caravan, and on this journey we sleep in many tents. Tomorrow I shall sleep in a different tent. — John Speed

Love winter when the plant says nothing. — Thomas Merton

Myrnin: "There is no drama so great as that of a teenage girl."
Claire: "Except yours. — Rachel Caine

Nonviolent Communication is a powerful tool for peace and partnership. It shows us how to listen empathically and also communicate our authentic feelings and needs. Marshall Rosenberg has a genius for developing and teaching practical skills urgently needed for a less violent, more caring world. — Riane Eisler

Damascus was the seat of the Ummayad Caliphate in the 7th and 8th centuries. — Richard Engel