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Epic Gladiator 2 Movie Quotes

Gladiator II continues the tradition of epic movies from Ridley Scott, and it has some epic quotes. Full of determination, courage, and deceit, it brings all the emotions. Here are some of the best Gladiator II quotes from Lucius, Macrinus, Marcus Acacius, and more. 

Gladiator 2 Movie Quotes

From legendary director Ridley Scott, Gladiator II continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.

If you haven’t see Gladiator II, some of the quotes may contain spoilers. If you need age recommendations then this Gladiator II Parents Guide will help you out or read when you can pee during Gladiator 2.

Best Quotes Gladiator II

Paul Mescal plays Lucius and Denzel Washington plays Macrinus in Gladiator II from Paramount Pictures.

Where you are, I am, too. -Lucius

Rome has so many subjects, she must feed them. -Marcus Acacius
They can eat war. -Emperor Caracalla

Violence is the universal language. -Macrinus

Rage pours out of you like milk from a horse tit. -Macrinus

Politics follows power.

Did you hear that crowd?-Macrinus

I will not waste another generation of young men for their vanity. -Marcus Acacius

This city infects everything it touches. -Lucius

The Gods have spoken! -Emperor Geta

Gladiator II Quotes from Emperors

Joseph Quinn plays Emperor Geta in Gladiator II from Paramount Pictures.

Why does my past matter if my future is to die for you in the arena? -Lucius

Earn your keep and you can have anyone’s head. -Macrinus

What is the dream of Rome if our people are not free? -Lucilla

I remember that day. I never forgot it…that a slave could take revenge against an emperor. -Lucius

Torture me if you want but do not lecture me. -Marcus Acacius

Marcus Acacius Quotes Gladiator 2

Pedro Pascal plays General Acacius in Gladiator II from Paramount Pictures.

Rome must fall. I need only give it a push. -Macrinus

What we do in life echoes in eternity. -Maximus

Strength and honor. -Lucius

I will never be your instrument in this life or the next. -Lucius

Best Lucius Quotes Gladiator II

Paul Mescal plays Lucius in Gladiator II from Paramount Pictures.