Caesar's wife must be above suspicion

English

Etymology

In 62 BC Publius Clodius Pulcher sneaked into the festival of the Bona Dea, hosted by 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.

Proverb

Caesar's wife must be above suspicion

(proverb) Those in positions of authority should avoid even the implication of impropriety.

Alternative forms

Caesar's wife must be above reproach
Caesar's wife should be above suspicion
Caesar's wife should be above reproach

Related terms

Caesar's wife

单词	Caesar's wife must be above suspicion
释义	Caesar's wife must be above suspicion English Etymology In 62 BC Publius Clodius Pulcher sneaked into the festival of the Bona Dea, hosted by 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. Proverb Caesar's wife must be above suspicion (proverb) Those in positions of authority should avoid even the implication of impropriety. Alternative forms Caesar's wife must be above reproach Caesar's wife should be above suspicion Caesar's wife should be above reproach Related terms Caesar's wife
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