Following is our list of the best Cleopatra quotes and sayings.
All strange and terrible events are welcome, but comforts we despise. — Cleopatra
[At Marc Antony's tomb:] Nothing could part us in life, but now in death we are likely to change places, you the Roman lying here in Egyptian soil, and I, helpless woman that I am, being buried in Italy. — Cleopatra
Be it known that we, the greatest, are misthought. — Cleopatra
My honour was not yielded, but conquered merely. — Cleopatra
In praising Antony I have dispraised Caesar. — Cleopatra
Celerity is never more admired than by the negligent. — Cleopatra
Leave the fishing-rod, Great General, to us sovereigns of Pharos and Canopus. Your game is cities and kings and continents. — Cleopatra
And make death proud to take us. — Cleopatra
Is he a good man?" "Define 'good'. — Cleopatra
I will not be triumphed over. — Cleopatra
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