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 Julius 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 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 Translations Dutch: nl Caesars vrouw moet boven alle verdenking verheven zijn French: fr la femme de César ne doit pas être soupçonnée German: de Cäsars Frau muss über jeden Verdacht erhaben sein Spanish: es la mujer del César no solo debe serlo en eponyms