S.A. Bent, comp. Familiar Short Sayings of Great Men. 1887.
[Tiberius Claudius Nero, step-son of Augustus; born 42 B.C.;
served with distinction in Spain, Asia Minor, and Germany;
adopted by Augustus, and became emperor A.D. 14; used his power
at first with moderation, but soon abandoned the government to
his minister Sejanus; retired from Rome, never to return, 26,
and gave himself up at Capri to a life of profligacy and
cruelty; died A.D. 37.] Of the feeling of the Roman people
towards his successor, Caligula. When Sulla opposed Pompeys
triumph, on the ground that he had been neither consul nor
prætor, the latter bade him consider that more worship the
rising than the setting sun; intimating that his power was
increasing, and Sullas upon the decline. Sulla did not hear what
the beardless youth said; but, when told, admired Pompeys
spirit, and cried, Let him triumph!PLUTARCH: Life of Pompey.
Shakespeare (Timon of Athens, I. 2) borrowed part of the saying:
Men shut their doors against a setting sun. Garrick w