Do you see that map, Maximus?
That is the world which I created
For twenty-five years
I have conquered, spilt blood, expanded the empire
Since I became Caesar, I have known four years without war
Four years of peace in twenty
And for what?
I brought the sword
Nothing more
(Are you not entertained?)
I'm required to kill
Nothing more
Are we so different, you and I?
- The gods have spared you
Don't you understand?
- You take life when you have to, as do I
- Today I saw a slave become more powerful than the Emperor of Rome
- I only have one life left to take and then it is done
- Take it now
Don't you understand?