Cinna

Cinna was a cognomen that distinguished a patrician branch of the gens Cornelia, particularly in the late Roman Republic.

Famous quotes containing the word cinna:

“Cinna. I am not Cinna the conspirator.
Fourth Plebian. It is no matter, his name’s Cinna! Pluck but his name out of his heart, and turn him going.”
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616)

“First Plebian. Tear him to pieces, he’s a conspirator!
Cinna. I am Cinna the poet! I am Cinna the poet!
Fourth Plebian. Tear him for his bad verses, tear him for his bad verses.”
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616)