How we cite our quotes: All quotations are from Gladiator.
Quote #4
SENATOR GRACCHUS: Conjure magic for them and they'll be distracted. Take away their freedom, and still they'll roar.
The Roma populace is easily enslaved, Gracchus suggests. All it takes is some "magic" (i.e. the spectacle of gladiator games) and you can take away their freedom with no problem at all.