Behind the line
What it means
Our interpretation.
Two nouns doing the work of a whole code. It tells you what Maximus's world values before the plot starts, and gives the film a ritual that can be repeated until it hurts, since it means most when it is the last thing someone says. Fans use it as a sign-off, a gym motto and a toast. It sounds ancient and is a 1990s invention, a nice irony.
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In context
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"Strength and honor" is the creed and salute of Maximus and his soldiers in Gladiator (2000). The phrase was not in any Roman text. Russell Crowe invented it on the production, adapting the Latin motto of his high school, which means truth and virtue. It also served as one of the film's tagline slogans.
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- Wikipedia: Gladiator (2000 film)ProductionReference checked
- Wikiquote: Gladiator (2000 film)TaglinesReference checked
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