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From "Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans" by Plutarch
Lucius Cornelius Sylla
A Roman general and dictator known for his ruthlessness and political ambition.
Core Belief
"A belief in the importance of personal power and the necessity of using force to achieve and maintain it."
Worldview
Sees the world as a battleground where only the strongest and most ruthless can survive and thrive.
Personality
Ambitious, ruthless, and driven by a belief in his own destiny, Sylla is portrayed as a complex figure who uses both military skill and political cunning to achieve his goals.
In Their Own Words
"What bird is clean that preys on fellow bird?"
"I love betrayers, but hate those who have betrayed"
"The bladder may be dipt, but not be drowned."
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