"Alas! I have civilized my own subjects; I have conquered other nations; yet I have not been able to civilize or to conquer myself."

"Take example from the bees; they work for the common good."

"Why do you come to me? Go to the Senate; they make the laws."

"When you are a great man, you must also be a great butcher."

"I do not desire to be a master, but a servant of my country."