Caesar's wife must be above suspicion en · X
Etymology
In 62 BC Publius Clodius Pulcher sneaked into the festival of the Bona Dea, hosted by Julius Caesar’s wife, Pompeia, with the intention of seducing her, leading to Publius’s arrest and trial. After the trial, Caesar divorced Pompeia, and when questioned said “my wife ought not even to be under suspicion,” as Pompeia was under suspicion of illicit behavior.
Meanings
- Those in positions of authority should avoid even the implication of impropriety.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caesar's wife should be above suspicion | alternative | lexicographic | |
| Caesar's wife should be above reproach | alternative | lexicographic | |
| Caesar's wife must be above reproach | alternative | lexicographic |
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Translations (4)
fr la femme de César ne doit pas être soupçonnée (Translations) · nl Caesars vrouw moet boven alle verdenking verheven zijn (Translations) · es la mujer del César no solo debe serlo (Translations) · de Cäsars Frau muss über jeden Verdacht erhaben sein (Translations)