In most cases, men willingly believe what they wish.

Beer . . . a high and mighty liquor.

It is the right of war for conquerors to treat those whom they have conquered according to their pleasure.

During a few days' halt near Vesontio for the provision of corn and other supplies, a panic arose from inquiries made by our troops and remarks uttered by Gauls and traders, who affirmed that the Germans were men of a mighty frame and an incredible valour and skill at arms.

It was the wont of the immortal gods sometimes to grant prosperity and long impunity to men whose crimes they were minded to punish in order that a complete reverse of fortune might make them suffer more bitterly.

I have always reckoned the dignity of the republic of first importance and preferable to life.

I am prepared to resort to anything, to submit to anything, for the sake of the commonwealth.

The die is cast.

After divorce of Pompeia in 62 BC I feel that members of my family should never be suspected of breaking the law. -Meos tam suspicione quam crimine iudico carere oportere.

I wished my wife to be not so much as suspected. Common traditional saying: Caesar’s wife must be above suspicion.