An Amazing Fact a Day

The Quotes of Julius Caesar

March 15th equates to the ‘Ides of March’, a day with religious significance for the Romans,
which marked the midpoint of the month. Julius Caesar was assassinated on the Ides of
March in 44BC.

Julius Caesar was a Roman statesman, general and Latin author. He played a critical role in
the events that led to the demise of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire.
In 60 BC, Caesar, Crassus, and Pompey formed a political alliance that was to dominate
Roman politics for several years. Caesar conducted the first invasion of Britain.

Julius Caesar is also famous for his many quotes. Read the quotes carefully and explain, in
your own words or pictures, what you think the message of the quote was.

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An Amazing Fact a Day

The Quotes of Julius Caesar

Experience is the teacher of all things.
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Creating is the essence of life.

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What we wish, we readily believe, and what we ourselves think, we

imagine others think also.
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