Tiberius Quotes


A good shepherd shears his flock; he does not flay them


Citations

Tiberius Julius Caesar Augustus, 42 BC–37 AD, Tiberius, Roman General & 2nd Roman Emperor, Statement to advisors suggesting that he increase taxes, Quoted in Suetonius, The Twelve Caesars

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Tiberius
  • Born:
  • Died: March 16, 0037
  • Nationality: Roman
  • Profession: Statesman

Tiberius Caesar Augustus was the second Roman emperor, reigning from AD 14 to 37. He succeeded his stepfather, Augustus.