"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."

"I have been called a god, but I am merely a man."

"I ended civil wars, having obtained supreme power by universal consent."

"I refused to accept the office of permanent supervisor of laws and morals."

"I received all men's acclamations when I brought the civil wars to an end."