The Roman World 44 BC-AD 180 by Martin Goodman

Author:Martin Goodman
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Figure 28 The so-called ‘Maritime Theatre’ in Hadrian's villa at Tivoli from a part of the villa presumed to have housed the emperor's private apartments.. Photo © DeA/G. Nimatallah.

I can enjoy a profounder peace there, more comfort, and fewer cares; I need never wear a formal toga and there are no neighbours to disturb me; everywhere there is peace and quiet, which adds as much to the healthiness of the place as the clear sky and pure air. There I enjoy the best of health, both mental and physical, for I keep my mind in training with work and my body with hunting. My servants too are healthier here than anywhere else; up to the present I have not lost a single one of those I brought here with me – may I be forgiven for saying so, and may the gods continue to make this the pride of the place and a joy to me.

(Letters 5.6.45–46)

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