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Augustus

63 BC-14 AD ,  Roman Emperor
AugustusAugustus (born Gaius Octavius Thurinus) was a Roman statesman and military leader who was the first Emperor of the Roman Empire, reigning from 27 BC until his death in AD 14. He was one of the most effective and controversial leaders in human history.

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Quintilius Varus, give me back my legions!

(Publius Quinctilius Varus was the commander of the 3 legions lost at the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest)


Whatever is done well enough is done quickly enough.

I have escaped, as you see, the common climacteric of all old men —my sixty-third year.

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Applaud, my friends, the comedy is over!

Plaudite, amici, comedia finita est!

(a little before his death)



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