Augustus Quotes

A collection of quotes by Augustus.

Augustus, born Gaius Octavius Thurinus, was a Roman statesman and military leader. He emerged as the first Emperor of Rome, ruling from 27 BC until his death in AD 14. Augustus played a crucial role in the transformation of the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire. He implemented reforms, established imperial governance, and expanded the empire's territory through military conquest. Augustus' reign marked a period of relative peace and stability known as the Pax Romana. His reign and legacy had a profound and lasting impact on Roman history and the subsequent Western civilization.