Josephus recounts conversation between Augustus and Parris about Antony and Cleopatra

According to Josephus, there was a conversation between Augustus and someone else about Antony and Cleopatra./nJosephus advised Antony to kill Cleopatra, but Antony ignored his advice./nAugustus was not pleased that Josephus had sided with his enemy, but Josephus reminded him of their friendship./nAugustus is described as a ruthless figure who was not lenient towards his enemies./nThe speaker discusses the patronage theory and its connection to dynasties./nDynasties are seen as a way to achieve immortality in a democratic society.