Rome will exist as long as the Coliseum does; when the Coliseum falls, so will Rome; when Rome falls, so will the world.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
When in Rome, live as the Romans do; when elsewhere, live as they live elsewhere.
Rome is one enormous mausoleum. There, the Past lies visibly stretched upon his bier. There is no today or tomorrow in Rome; it is perpetual yesterday.
When thou art at Rome, do as they do at Rome.
Every one soon or late comes round by Rome.
In 'Roma,' I wanted to get across the idea that underneath Rome today is ancient Rome. So close. I am always conscious of that, and it thrills me. Imagine being in a traffic jam at the Coliseum! Rome is the most wonderful movie set in the world... As was the case with many of my film ideas, it was inspired by a dream.
Rome is the city of echoes, the city of illusions, and the city of yearning.
Rome has grown since its humble beginnings that it is now overwhelmed by its own greatness.
'Rome' plays on universal human emotions that hopefully people can relate to. Historians are always going to be offended by it.
For a century longer, Rome still retains its outward form, but the swarming nations are now in full career.
The world survived the fall of the Roman empire and will no doubt outlast our own so much more splendid civilisation.