You're a man who knows what it is to command. You give your orders, the orders are obeyed, and the battle is won.

Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix)

9 seconds sound clip from the Gladiator (2000) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 00:20:27 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

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- A soldier has the advantage of being able to look his enemy in the eye, Senator.

- Well, with an army behind you, you could be extremely political.

- I warned you. Now I shall save you.

- I'm going to need good men like you.

- How may I be of service, Highness?

- You're a man who knows what it is to command. You give your orders, the orders are obeyed, and the battle is won.

- But these senators scheme, squabble and flatter and deceive.

- Maximus, we must save Rome from the politicians, my friend.

- Can I count on you when the time comes?

- Highness, when your father releases me, I intend to return home.

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