To rule is to be eternally suspicious, eternally vigilant, e... - Domitian

This quote is attributed to Domitian.

"To rule is to be eternally suspicious, eternally vigilant, eternally alone."

Domitian Solitude

Emperor Ancient Rome 51–96

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