I had rather be first in a village than second at Rome.

I would rather be first in a small village in Gaul than second in command in Rome

Veni, vidi, vici. (I came, I saw, I conquered.)

As a rule, men worry more about what they can't see than about what they can.

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

You cheer my heart, who build as if Rome would be eternal.