I believe that the members of my family must be as free from suspicion as from actual crime.

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

The die has been cast.

It is easier to find men who will volunteer to die, than to find those who are willing to endure pain with patience.

Men freely believe that which they desire.

I love the name of honor, more than I fear death.

All bad precedents begin as justifiable measures.