Did Caligula really say 'Why do you not choose the one I appoint?'?

Caligula Quote Source & Citation:

Why do you not choose the one I appoint?

— Caligula Contemporary · Roman Emperor, made horse a senator

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"I will make the people starve."

"Or do you wish me to kill you with a single nod?"

"I have been born to be a god."

"I am the only one who can bring order to the world."

"I have lived long enough. I have seen the whole world."

Said to the consuls regarding a gladiatorial contest, reported by Dio Cassius

Date: c. 39-41 AD

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