"I have always been a man of diligence, and have worked tirelessly for the good of the state."

"I preferred to be the first man in a city of villages rather than the second man in Rome."

"I received the pontificate after the death of Lepidus."

"May I be privileged to build firm and lasting foundations for the Government of Rome."

"I have waged many wars, both civil and foreign, on land and sea, throughout the world, and as victor I have spared all citizens who asked for mercy."