"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…"

"I increased the number of patricians."

"I have always been a man of honor, and have kept my word in all things."

"I have always been a man of prudence, and have avoided rash decisions."

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