Seneca: A ruler's better part, to save his friends.
Nero: A mild old man's advice is fit for boys.445
Seneca: Still more does hot young manhood need the rein—
Nero: I deem that at this age we're wise enough.
Seneca: That on thy deed the heavenly gods may smile.
Nero: Thou fool, shall I fear gods myself can make?
Seneca: Fear this the more, that so great power is thine.450
Nero: My royal fortune grants all things to me.
Seneca: But trust her cautiously; she may deceive.
Nero: A fool is he who does not what he may.