Punishment [by Nero] was inflicted on the Christians, a class of men given to a new and mischievous superstition.
Again, during a sacrifice, the augur Spurinna warned Caesar that the danger threatening him would not come later than the Ides of March. - Suetonius
Again, during a sacrifice, the augur Spurinna warned Caesar that the danger threatening him would not come later than the Ides of March.
- Suetonius
Let the die be cast. [Lat., Jacta alea esto; or, jacta esa alea.) - Suetonius
Let the die be cast. [Lat., Jacta alea esto; or, jacta esa alea.)
When I am dead let the earth be dissolved in fire. - Suetonius
When I am dead let the earth be dissolved in fire.
These things by reason of our friendship I have not hesitated glo to communicate. - Suetonius
These things by reason of our friendship I have not hesitated glo to communicate.
At a banquet Caligula was suddenly seized with a fit of helpless laughter. The consuls reclining next to him asked if they might share in the imperia… - Suetonius
At a banquet Caligula was suddenly seized with a fit of helpless laughter. The consuls reclining next to him asked if they might share in the imperia…
Punishment [by Nero] was inflicted on the Christians, a class of men given to a new and mischievous superstition. - Suetonius
I found Rome built of bricks; I leave her clothed in marble. - Suetonius
I found Rome built of bricks; I leave her clothed in marble.
Suetonius, in holding up a mirror to those Caesars of diverting legend, reflects not only them but ourselves: half-tamed creatures, whose great moral… - Suetonius
Suetonius, in holding up a mirror to those Caesars of diverting legend, reflects not only them but ourselves: half-tamed creatures, whose great moral…
Hail, Caesar, those who are about to die salute thee. - - Suetonius
Hail, Caesar, those who are about to die salute thee. -
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