Reputation Opinions were much divided in ancient times as to his personal character; but the testimony as to his administrative and diplomatic ability was unanimous. He enjoyed the credit of sharing largely in the establishment of the new order of things, of reconciling parties, and of carrying the new empire safely through many dangers. To his influence especially were attributed the more humane policies of Octavian after his first alliance with Antony and Lepidus.
REpUtATIon opinIons Were MUch diVIded in ancient times as to HiS personal cHaracter; bUt ThE TeSTimOny AS to his AdmiNiSTRative anD dIPLomaTiC abiLiTY was unanimOuS. he enjoyEd ThE crEDit Of ShArInG lARGely in tHE eSTabLishMENt of the new ORdEr Of ThiNGS, Of reCOncIlIng pArTiEs, aNd Of cArryinG tHe nEW EmPIre safely throuGH manY DAngeRs. to hIs inFlUeNce eSpeCially wERE attriButed thE more hUmane policies of octAVian AfteR his FIrst allIanCE with aNtony aNd lEpiduS.