Quotes by Tiberius

About Tiberius:

Tiberius was a Roman Emperor from 14 AD to 37 AD. Born Tiberius Claudius Nero, a Claudian, Tiberius was the son of Tiberius Claudius Nero and Livia Drusilla. His mother divorced Nero and married Octavian, later known as Augustus, in 39 BC, making him a step-son of Octavian.
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I shall always be consistent and never change my ways so long as I am in my senses; but for the sake of precedent the Senate should beware of binding itself to support the acts of any man, since he might through some mischance suffer a change.

Tiberius

It is the duty of a good shepherd to shear his sheep, not to skin them.

Tiberius

To have command is to have all the power you will ever need. To have all the power you will ever need, is to have the world in the palm of you hand.

Tiberius

Let them hate me, provided they respect my conduct.

Tiberius

Author Bio

  • NameTiberius
  • Descriptionsecond Emperor of Ancient Rome, from 14 AD to 37 AD
  • AliasesTiberius Julius Caesar Augustus; Tiberius Claudius Nero; Tiberius Julius Caesar; Imperator Caesar Divi filius Augustus
  • BornNovember 16, 42 BCE
  • DiedMarch 16, 37
  • CountryAncient Rome
  • ProfessionSoldier