Elagabalus quotes

He undertook to disparage my age when he himself had appointed his ten-year-old son. (Elagabalus)
[He was] delighted to be called the mistress, the wife, the Queen of Hierocles. View quote
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Leave my mother alone! View quote
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I am emperor. It is I who know what is best for Rome. Not you traitors. Now, let go of my horses! View quote
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With regard to religion, the emperor's promotion of the cult of the Emesene sun-god was certainly ridiculed by contemporary observers, but this cult was popular among soldiers and would remain so. View quote
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Thrust upon the throne, Elagabalus lacked the required discipline. For a while, Romans may well have been amused by his "Merrie Monarch" behavior, but he ended up offending those he needed to inspire. View quote
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