I have found a way to make the world happy.
— Nero Contemporary

Roman Emperor, fiddled while Rome burned

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Reported by Suetonius, regarding his extravagant games and entertainment.

Date / Period

c. 54-68 AD

Category

Humorous

Source

https://www.gutenberg.org/files/6401/6401-h/6401-h.htm#link2H_4_0009

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