Nero:

No one has ever understood my genius.

— Nero Contemporary

Roman Emperor, fiddled while Rome burned

Reported by Suetonius, complaining about critics of his artistic endeavors.

c. 54-68 AD

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"I am the most enlightened ruler in history."

"I alone know what is good for the Roman people."

"I will make the world my private theater."

"Let us enjoy life while we can, for tomorrow we may die."

"I will make the gods envious of my power."

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