A man's word must be his bond, or he is worth less than the ... - Vespasian

"A man's word must be his bond, or he is worth less than the slaves he commands."

Vespasian Truth

Emperor General Ancient Rome 9–79

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"I wish I had never been emperor."

"Friends, I have often heard that it is a hard thing to grow old."

"It is the nature of man to desire peace."

"What a king I am leaving behind me!"

"Lucy, you got some 'splainin' to do!"

"You must always be honest with the people you love."

"Truth always comes out in the end."

"Honesty is always the best policy."