The Last Days of Pompeii (1935)

Frank Conroy: Gaius Tanno

Quotes 

• Gaius Tanno : You remind me of an acrobat in the arena walking on a rope stretched high in the air.

  Marcus : Walking on a rope?

  Gaius Tanno : Yes, a rope no wider than my thumb.

  Marcus : [laughing]  I'm not walking on a rope.

  Gaius Tanno : Oh, yes, you are. Every poor man is. You think you're balanced nicely, but only money can make you safe. Some little unexpected thing, and you're down... smashed!