10 BC-54 AD, Roman Emperor
Acquaintance lessens fame.
Claudius – [Fame]
Here is a field open for talent; and here, merit will a have certain favor, and industry is graced with its due reward.
Claudius – [Merit]
No one is free who does not lord over himself.
Claudius – [Discipline]
No one is more miserable than the person who wills everything and can do nothing.
Claudius – [Suffering]
Say not always what you know, but always know what you say.
Claudius – [Speakers and Speaking]
To do no evil is good, to intend none better.
Claudius – [Evil]
To do nothing evil is good; to wish nothing evil is better.
Claudius – [Wish and Wishing]