Jupiter best and greatest, preserver of the empire.

Iuppiter optimus maximus, conservator imperii.

Diocletian

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Diocletian

Roman emperor (244-311, r. 284-305) of Dalmatian origin who ended the Third Century Crisis via the Tetrarchy. The first to abdicate voluntarily; his reign also produced the Great Persecution and Maximum Price Edict.

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Diocletian's Other Quotes

If you could see the cabbages I have planted with my own hands at Salona, you would surely never think to request this.

Since the greed of the provincials runs riot, a limit must be set upon prices.

It is not lawful to be a Christian.

A greater empire cannot be entrusted to the care of a single man.

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Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and unto God the things that are God's.

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Let him be a god, so long as he is not alive.

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The Fortunate.

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Emperor crowned by God, great and peace-bringing.

-- Frederick Barbarossa