Jaime Ribeiro

“In a craven and hierarchical organization, the only thing more dangerous than revealing your own ignorance is to draw attention to the stupidity of the boss.”
― Ben Macintyre, The Spy and the Traitor: The Greatest Espionage Story of the Cold War

“Clodius was establishing a welfare state gone wild by passing out grain at no cost to a large portion of the city’s population. A substantial share of the government revenue suddenly shifted to paying for the largesse of Clodius. It was an obvious ploy to garner the favor of the urban masses, but it worked nonetheless. Clodius was rapidly building up a huge base of populist support to use in his many devious schemes.”
― Philip Freeman, Julius Caesar

“In all of life, but especially in war, the greatest power belongs to fortune. —CAESAR”
― Philip Freeman, Julius Caesar

“That photo’s been called an icon of the Sixties. I suppose it is. I think the reason it became so popular is its simplicity. It’s a very simple, stylised shot. Also it’s a shot people can relate to. It’s a place where people can still walk.”
― Ken McNab, And In the End: The Last Days of The Beatles