“ It seems to me that Romulus [a mythical founder of Rome in 753 B.C.E.] must at the very beginning have had a divine intimation that the city would one day be the seat and hearthstone of a mighty empire. ” — CICERO, ROMAN ORATOR AND STATESMAN, FIRST CENTURY B.C.E.
„ Mulle tundub, et Romulusel [müütilisel Rooma rajajal aastal 753 e.m.a] pidi kohe alguses olema jumalik eelaimus, et kunagi saab sellest linnast võimsa impeeriumi süda. ” ( CICERO, ROOMA ORAATOR JA RIIGIMEES, ESIMENE SAJAND E.M.A)