"No Roman ever was able to say, 'I dined last night with the Borgias'"
- Max Beerbohm
About this Quote
This quote by Max Beerbohm is a commentary on the track record of the Borgia family. The Borgias were a powerful and prominent household in Italy during the Renaissance period. They were known for their political and spiritual influence, in addition to their involvement in various scandals and intrigues. Beerbohm's quote indicates that the Borgias were so well-known that even the Romans, who were known for their decadence and debauchery, could not declare to have dined with them. This quote works as a pointer of the power and impact of the Borgias, along with the worry and wonder they influenced in their contemporaries. It likewise functions as a cautioning to those who seek to imitate the Borgias, as their reputation is still remembered centuries later.
This quote is written / told by Max Beerbohm between August 24, 1872 and May 20, 1956. He was a famous Actor from England.
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