Rome is a Tough Place to Be

"I'd rather be first in a village than second at Rome"

~ ~Julius Caesar

Caesar is attributing to the idea that it isn't at all easy being the emperor when there are so many that look up to him and so many that want his power. His degree of power is somewhat similar to that of Alexander the Great in the sense that thousands of others look up to them as leaders. But as Caesar admits it in his quote, the power comes with its everlasting price and that is, the need to stay on top.