The statement's compression and brutal directness embodied Caesar's entire rise to the pinnacle of power. It was itself an actum. Veni, Vidi, Vici had become an incredibly potent expression of Caesar's overall mastery.
Caesar as Teacher
With Caesar as teacher, we can be his co-teachers. We can help our students see and feel the drama in his narrative.
Caesar as Storyteller
Julius Caesar as Storyteller? Well, yes. We remember Caesar as many things: general, tyrant, reformer of the calendar and, yes, author. But how often do we give him credit for his virtuosity in spinning yarns?