He was called Nero. People still shudder when they hear the name ofthis monster. But what is truly repellent about him is that he didn‘t start out as aruthless and wicked through and through. He was simply weak, vain,
suspicious and lazy. - P106
He was not unattractive, but therewas something cruel and self-satisfied about his smile. Hehad his own mother murdered, and his wife and histutor, along with a number of other relationsand friends. He lived in constant fear of
assassination, for he was a coward too. - P106