Caesar's wife must be above suspicion

Etymology
In 62 BC sneaked into the festival of the, 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

 * 1)  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: Caesars vrouw moet boven alle verdenking verheven zijn
 * French: la femme de César ne doit pas être soupçonnée
 * German: Cäsars Frau muss über jeden Verdacht erhaben sein