2 Quotes & Sayings By Quintus Aurelius Symmachus
Quintus Aurelius Symmachus was a consul in the Roman Empire in the late 1st century. According to his own writings, he enlisted in the army at the age of 17. His political career began in Rome in 66 A.D. with success in the politics of his province in Syria, following his father's death
As a reward for his military service he was elected to the Consul's office, and then to that of Proconsul in Syria. He traveled extensively with his father during this period; he accompanied him on several campaigns against Jewish rebels.