The gods have given me a poisoned chalice. - Claudius

"The gods have given me a poisoned chalice."

Claudius

Emperor Ancient Rome 10–54

More from Claudius

"I am not ashamed of my intellect, but I shall never boast of it."

"Let all be done decently and in order."

"I wish the Gods to be in all things."

"Moderation in all things is the key to virtue."