SENECA: It is commendable for a ruler to do what is right, not what he may.
NERO: The crowd tramples upon the humble.
SENECA: But it crushes the object of its hatred.
NERO: The sword guards the emperor.
SENECA: But loyalty better.
NERO: It is imperative that they fear—
SENECA: Compulsion is dangerous.
NERO: And that they obey my commands.
SENECA: Grant privileges.
NERO: I will be master.