Julius Caesar Quote

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


Francis Bacon The Advancement of Learning pt. 2, ch. 23, sect. 36; based on Plutarch Parallel Lives 'Julius Caesar' ch. 11: 'I should rather be first among these people than second at Rome'


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

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

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

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