Nero
Roman Emperor, fiddled while Rome burned
Contemporary
weird famous
65 sayings
Sayings by Nero
I will make Rome shine like a star.
c. 54-68 AD
— Reported by Dio Cassius, expressing his grand vision for the city.
General
Unverifiable
I am the ultimate judge of art.
c. 54-68 AD
— Reported by Tacitus, asserting his authority in artistic matters.
Self-Deprecating
Unverifiable
I will make the world forget all other emperors.
c. 54-68 AD
— Reported by Suetonius, expressing his desire for unparalleled fame.
General
Unverifiable
I am the most fortunate man alive.
c. 54-68 AD
— Reported by Dio Cassius, despite the conspiracies against him.
Self-Deprecating
Unverifiable
I will make the Roman Empire eternal.
c. 54-68 AD
— Reported by Tacitus, expressing his grand ambition.
General
Unverifiable