My son-in-law, Agrippa, had built many magnificent buildings, but I surpassed him in the number of public works.
First Roman Emperor
Res Gestae Divi Augusti (boasting about his building projects)
14 AD
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"I never permitted myself to be called Dictator."
Shocking"It will be enough if I can make people say after I'm dead that I played my part well."
Strange & Unusual"I have always acted in the best interests of the Roman people."
Humorous"My dear Tiberius, you must not give way to youthful emotion or take it to heart if anyone speaks ill of me; let us be satisfied if we can make people stop short at unkind words."
Humorous"Have I played the part well? Then applaud as I exit!"
Humorous