Ides Of March: 10 Quotes From Julius Caesar On Anniversary Of His Assassination

The Ides of March is a day on the Roman Calendar that corresponds to March 15. This day became notorious for the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 BC. The death of Caesar made Ides of March a turning point in history. This was one of the events that marked the transition from the historical period known as the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire.

March is the third month of the Julian calendar but in the oldest Roman calendar it was the first month of the year. The Romans did not number days of the month from the first to the last day. They counted back from three points of the month. The Nones, The Ides and The kalends. The Ides were determined by the full moon.

Like it is also known as the day of Julius Caesar’s assassination, here are 10 quotes from Caesar himself.

1. “It is easier to find men who will volunteer to die, than to find those who are willing to endure pain with patience.” –Julius Caesar

2. “Experience is the teacher of all things.” –Julius Caesar

3. “I came, I saw, I conquered.” –Julius Caesar

4. “No one is so brave that he is not disturbed by something unexpected.” –Julius Caesar

5. “Men in general are quick to believe that which they wish to be true.” –Julius Caesar

6. “Men freely believe that which they desire.” –Julius Caesar

7. “I have lived long enough to satisfy both nature and glory.” –Julius Caesar

8. “The die is cast.” –Julius Caesar

9. “In war, events of importance are the result of trivial causes.” –Julius Caesar

10. “I love he name of honor, more that I fear death.” –Julius Caesar