Who said "Music may inspire the masses; I inspire the music."?

This quote is attributed to Domitian.

Music may inspire the masses; I inspire the music. - Domitian

"Music may inspire the masses; I inspire the music."

Domitian Music

Emperor Ancient Rome 51–96

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