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Julius Caesar was the master of political and military charisma. He understood the power of the image and the word. He famously said, 'I would rather be first in a village than second in Rome. ' His leadership was built on a deep connection with his soldiers, whom he addressed as 'fellow soldiers' rather than subordinates. He was generous with rewards but demanded absolute excellence. Caesar teaches that a great leader must be both a visionary architect and a man of the people, capable of winning hearts as well as battles.
"I am not King, I am Caesar."
"The greatest power is often the power to remain calm when all around you are in terror."
"A leader's focus must never waver from the ultimate objective."
"A leader must be a dealer in hope."
"A few men's reckless greed should not be allowed to endanger the safety of the many."
"All bad precedents begin as justifiable measures."
"Gaul is divided into three parts."
"To win by strategy is no less the role of a general than to win by arms."
"Caesar's wife must be above suspicion."
"I had rather be first in a village than second in Rome."
"The difference between a republic and an empire is the loyalty of one’s army."
"A general must not only be brave but must also inspire bravery in his men to cast out their fear."
"I assure you I had rather be the first man here than the second man in Rome."
"Go on, my friend, and fear nothing; you carry Caesar and his fortune in your boat."
"Today the victory had been the enemy's, had there been any one among them to gain it."
"Most men are naturally apt to be swayed by fear."
"Today the enemy would have won, if they had a commander who knew how to conquer."
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