Quote: "You are ignorant, alas! you are ignorant of the fastidiousness of Rome, the mistress of
the world; the sons of Man, believe me, are much too critical," (author to his books)
Comment: I love this quote to his own books, because it is obviously not going to be read by his books, but the sentiment is sort of a reminder to his audience to be better; take into account the work that authors put into their works, and stop treating it as disposable garbage.
Question: How did he get away with saying things directed at Cesar himself? He makes the distinction between innocent jokes, but there is an overall attitude of immense control, so how do people respond to his statements?