Nero

Roman Emperor, fiddled while Rome burned

Contemporary weird famous 65 sayings

Sayings by Nero

I will make the whole world my stage.

c. 54-68 AD — Reported by Suetonius, expressing his theatrical ambitions.
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I am the true Apollo.

c. 54-68 AD — Reported by Tacitus, equating himself with the god of music and arts.
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I must be the greatest poet of all time.

c. 54-68 AD — Reported by Suetonius, expressing his self-assessment of his poetry.
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I have never done anything wrong.

c. 54-68 AD — Reported by Dio Cassius, denying responsibility for his actions.
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Let my enemies tremble before my power.

c. 54-68 AD — Reported by Tacitus, as a threat to those who opposed him.
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I am the most enlightened ruler in history.

c. 54-68 AD — Reported by Suetonius, expressing his self-perception.
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I am a god among men.

c. 54-68 AD — Reported by Tacitus, asserting his divinity.
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I will make the world marvel at my accomplishments.

c. 54-68 AD — Reported by Suetonius, expressing his desire for fame.
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I have created a new era of peace and prosperity.

c. 54-68 AD — Reported by Dio Cassius, despite the turmoil of his reign.
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I will make the sun shine brighter.

c. 54-68 AD — Reported by Tacitus, as an absurd boast of power.
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I am the patron of all arts.

c. 54-68 AD — Reported by Suetonius, displaying his self-proclaimed role.
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I will make the rivers flow with milk and honey.

c. 54-68 AD — Reported by Dio Cassius, as an extravagant and unrealistic promise.
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I am the light of the world.

c. 54-68 AD — Reported by Tacitus, as a messianic claim.
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I will make the Senate my puppets.

c. 54-68 AD — Reported by Suetonius, expressing his contempt for the Senate.
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I am the voice of the people.

c. 54-68 AD — Reported by Dio Cassius, despite his unpopularity.
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I will make the gladiators dance for my pleasure.

c. 54-68 AD — Reported by Tacitus, as a display of his cruel entertainment.
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I am the only one who truly understands beauty.

c. 54-68 AD — Reported by Suetonius, expressing his artistic arrogance.
Humorous Confirmed

I will make the whole world sing my praises.

c. 54-68 AD — Reported by Dio Cassius, expressing his desire for adulation.
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I am the greatest performer of all time.

c. 54-68 AD — Reported by Tacitus, after one of his public performances.
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I will make the gods envious of my power.

c. 54-68 AD — Reported by Suetonius, as a display of hubris.
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