Vespasian Quotes

1.

Dear me! I must be turning into a god.

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2.

Dear me, I believe I am becoming a god. An emperor ought at least to die on his feet.

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3.

The body of a dead enemy always smells sweet.

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4.

Riches are well, if gotten well and spent well.

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5.

It becomes an emperor to die standing (i.e., "in harness"). [Lat., Decet imperatorem statem mori.]

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6.

Quell rebellion before it spreads.

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7.

It becomes an emperor to die standing.

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8.

Woe is me. Me thinks I'm turning into a god.

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