To err is human, to persist is diabolical.
First Roman Emperor
Often attributed to Seneca the Younger, but sometimes loosely associated with Augustan era philosophy.
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"It will be enough if I can make people say after I'm dead that I played my part well."
Strange & Unusual"I have always been a man of diligence, and have worked tirelessly for the good of the state."
Humorous"I would rather be a first man in a small country than a second man in Rome."
Controversial"I have always been a man of principle, and have adhered to the laws of the Republic."
Humorous"If I have played my part well, clap your hands, and dismiss me with applause from the stage."
Strange & Unusual