I would rather be a first man in a small country than a second man in Rome.
First Roman Emperor
Plutarch, Life of Caesar (attributed to Julius Caesar, but often associated with the ambition of Augustus)
c. 50 BC (attributed, reflecting a general Roman ambition)
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"It will be enough if I can make people say after I'm dead that I played my part well."
Strange & Unusual"I was the first to bring a fleet from the Ocean into the Tiber."
Shocking"I never permitted myself to be called Dictator."
Shocking"I have done my best, and if it is not enough, then it is not enough."
Humorous"I restored to the Capitol and to the Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus 3,500 pounds of gold, and 50,000,000 sesterces."
Shocking