Augustus Quotes

Italy,
September 23, 63 – August, 19, 14.

Augustus (Latin: Imperator Caesar Divi filius Augustus; 23 September 63 BC – 19 August AD 14) was a Roman statesman and military leader who was the first Emperor of the Roman Empire, controlling Imperial Rome from 27 BC until his death in AD 14. His status as the founder of the Roman Principate has consolidated an enduring legacy as one of the most effective and controversial leaders in human history.

If I have played my part well, clap your hands, and dismiss me with applause from the stage.

Augustus
- Stage
- Played
- Dismiss
Behold them, conquerors of the world, the toga-clad race of Romans!

Augustus
- World
- Race
- Conquerors
Nothing common can seem worthy of you.

Augustus
- Common
- Seem
If you want rainbow, you have to deal with the rain.

Augustus
- Rain
- Deal
- Rainbow
Quintilius Varus, Give me back my legions!

Augustus
- Give Me
- Legions
I had a good mind to discontinue permanently the supply of grain to the city, reliance on which had discouraged Italian agriculture, but refrained because some politician would be bound one day to revive the dole as a means of ingratiating himself with the people.

Augustus
- People
- Good
- Mind