Those who so act and so live as to give proof of loyalty and uprightness, of fairness and generosity, who are free from all passion, caprice, and insolence, and have great strength of character let us consider good. M. Tullius Cicero. Laelius on Friendship. Section 19.
Roman marble relief from the Julio-Claudian period, circa early 1st century C.E., that depicts the Emperor Tiberius standing before a seated Genius with the goddess Concordia between them as intermediary. This exquisitely detailed relief was actually sold at auction to a private buyer. Sigh....
Note: Obviously, I don't believe the gossip about Tiberius on Capri!
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