Cinna

Cinna

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

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Famous quotes containing the word cinna:

    “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)

    “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)