By general consent, he would have been capable of ruling, had he not ruled. - Tacitus - Quotesmemo.com

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Stadium rock and commercial rock are the opposite of what poetry needs. An audience of around 200 is ideal for poetry.

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Tacitus

By general consent, he would have been capable of ruling, had he not ruled.

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Augustus gradually increased his powers, taking over those of the senate, the executives and the laws. The aristocracy received wealth and position in proportion to their willingness to accept slavery. The state had been transformed, and the old Roman character gone for ever. Equality among citizens was completely abandoned. All now waited on the imperial command.

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The lust for power, for dominating others, inflames the heart more than any other passion.

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