Hammurabi Quotes

6 quotes from 5 authors

When ancient law first took shape, Hammurabi’s name shines as a ruler who claimed divine backing to bind gods and mortals alike. These six brief excerpts capture the awe‑inspiring authority of the Babylonian king. For a deeper look, check out the ancient law codes and Mesopotamian history pages.

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“One of Hammurabi's letters proves that the king regulated the calendar, and it is legitimate to suppose that he sought the advice…

Leonard William King

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“In ancient Babylon King Hammurabi (the same bloke who decided barmaids could be drowned for serving short measures) decreed that the introduction…

Anonymous

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“The text begins by saying that the gods Anu, Enlil and Marduk – the leading deities of the Mesopotamian pantheon – appointed…

Yuval Noah Harari

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“Watching the mirror lined walls as she made her way to the exit there was no joy no satisfaction as she watched…

Angelique Jones

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“Then Anu and Bel called by name me, Hammurabi, the exalted prince, who feared God, to bring about the rule of righteousness…

Anonymous

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“Captain Kidd said, It has been said by authorities that the law should apply the same to the king and to the…

Paulette Jiles

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