8 quotes by Titus Flavius Vespasian (-1979), Roman (Statesman)

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Titus Flavius Vespasian

It becomes an emperor to die standing.

Titus Flavius Vespasian

The body of a dead enemy always smells sweet.

Titus Flavius Vespasian

Dear me, I believe I am becoming a god. An emperor ought at least to die on his feet.

Titus Flavius Vespasian

Dear me! I must be turning into a god.

Titus Flavius Vespasian

It becomes an emperor to die standing (i.e., "in harness").
[Lat., Decet imperatorem statem mori.]

Titus Flavius Vespasian

Woe is me. Me thinks I'm turning into a god.

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Titus Flavius Vespasian

Born:
Died: June 24, 1979
Nationality: Roman
Profession: Statesman

Biography

Vespasian was Roman emperor from 69 to 79. The fourth and last in the Year of the Four Emperors, he founded the Flavian dynasty that ruled the Empire for 27 years.

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