c. AD 77

J. BJ 2.208

The Wars of the Jews 2.208

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Wars of the Jews

2.208

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

208He added further, that he would administer the government as a good prince, and not like a tyrant; for that he would be satisfied with the honor of being called emperor, but would, in every one of his actions, permit them all to give him their advice; for that although he had not been by nature for moderation, yet would the death of Caius afford him a sufficient demonstration how soberly he ought to act in that station.