I have been called a god, but I am merely a man, subject to the same frailties as others.
First Roman Emperor
Attributed, a common paraphrase of his self-deprecating remarks
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"I have always been a man of compassion, and have shown mercy to my enemies."
Humorous"On my sixth and seventh consulships, after I had extinguished the civil wars, having by universal consent acquired control of all affairs, I transferred the republic from my power to the discretion of…"
Controversial"If I have played my part well, clap your hands, and dismiss me with applause from the stage."
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