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

Imperium maius non potest unius hominis curae committi.

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.

Jupiter best and greatest, preserver of the empire.

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

It is not lawful to be a Christian.