"I preferred to err on the side of caution and justice, rather than on the side of severity."

"I have always been a man of foresight, and have considered the long-term consequences of my actions."

"I am an actor who has played his part well: now applaud as I exit."

"Let us make haste to live, for every day is a new life."

"My dear Tiberius, you must not give way to youthful emotion or take it to heart if anyone speaks ill of me; let us be satisfied if we can make people stop short at unkind words."