The Story of the Romans Quotes

“Androclus, a slave, was once sent into the arena to fight a lion. The people were surprised to see the beast fawn upon, instead of attacking, him. But when Androclus explained that once when he was in the desert he had drawn a thorn out of the lion's paw, they were so pleased that they bade him go free, and gave him the lion.”
― Hélène A. Guerber, The Story of the Romans

“This man is admired quite as much for his simplicity and contentment as for his ability and courage. He was greatly esteemed by the Romans, and in this country his memory has been honored by giving his name to the thriving city of Cincinnati.”
― Hélène A. Guerber, The Story of the Romans

“immediately, they kept it, saying that it would be given to the poor only on condition that they gave up the right of electing tribunes and ædiles.”
― Hélène A. Guerber, The Story of the Romans

“no one has a right to take the life which God has given.”
― Hélène A. Guerber, The Story of the Romans

“Cæsar.”
― Hélène A. Guerber, The Story of the Romans