Claudius Quotes by Claudius

My words fly up, my thoughts remain below

— Claudius

Evidently, quality of wits is more important than quantity.

— Claudius

To do nothing evil is good; to wish nothing evil is better.

— Claudius

Say not always what you know, but always know what you say.

— Claudius

[Jews were] fomenting a general plague on the whole world.

— Claudius

No one is more miserable than the person who wills everything and can do nothing.

— Claudius

“He who desires is always poor.”

— Claudius

“Say not always what you know, but always know what you say." - Claudius”

— Claudius

Acquaintance lessens fame.

— Claudius

No one is free who does not lord over himself.

— Claudius

O my offense is rank, it smells to heaven.

— Claudius

He who wants peace must prepare for war.

— Claudius