It is the part of a wise man to try himself out in time of p... - Nero

"It is the part of a wise man to try himself out in time of peace, and not to wait for war to discover his shortcomings."

Nero Wisdom

Emperor Ancient Rome 37–68

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"What is an emperor without the love of his people?"

"It is more cruel to take life than to lose it."

"I'm not angry, I'm just disappointed."

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"You can't have everything in life, but you can have what matters most."

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