When Rome was just a city, we were just citizens, known to one another, you see. We were frugal, good, disciplined and dignified. The Romans I rule are not what they were. They lust. They lust for power and pleasure, money, the wives of other men. Oh yes, I am a true moralist, and stern as any Cato. Fate chose me to govern swine. In my old age, I am become a swineherd.
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Tiberius Every senator believes himself to be a potential Caesar. Therefore every senator is guilty of treason, in thought if not in deed. The senate is the natural enemy of any Caesar, "Little Boots". They offer to prove any law I made before I made it. I said: 'What if I go mad? What then?' No answer. They were born to be slaves.
Tiberius Help me, Nerva. Help me transform this young barbarian into a Roman Caesar.
Nerva There have been three Roman Caesars; Julius, Augustus and yourself. Which do you want him to be?
Tiberius The best.
Nerva That would be your father Augustus.
Caligula Did you see their faces when I told them they had to swear not only to me, but to you?
Drusilla They were appalled.
Caligula I do hope so!
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