1 May 305 April 30, 2014 Author: Staff Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. Famous Words of Inspiration..."If ye love wealth greater than liberty, the tranquility of servitude greater than the animating contest for freedom, go home from us in peace. We seek not your counsel, nor your arms. Crouch down and lick the hand that feeds you; May your chains set lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that ye were our countrymen." Samuel Adams — Click here for more from Samuel Adams Related posts: 30 June 1905 18 September 14 2 August 1939 13 April 1111 1 June 193 9 June 68 18 March 37 13 September 54 25 September, 275 4 February 2004 Categories: History Tags: 1 May, 305