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Caesar’s drinking was moderate

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14 August 2022
Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar

Suetonius tells us that the famous Roman commander Julius Caesar was known for his moderation in drinking wine. Hence the famous words of Marcus Cato the Younger: “Caesar was the only man who undertook to overthrow the state when sober”.

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Sources
  • Suetonius, Julius Caesar, 53

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