This victory prompted Caesar to utter his famous line, "Veni, Vidi, Vici." As a result of his successes, Caesar was looked up to as a hero in Rome and was rapidly becoming more popular amongst the Roman citizens. Despite the fact that Rome was looking extremely prosperous, not all was well. Caesars victories and ever increasing popularity escalated the tension between himself and his enemies on the senate. His enemies, led by Pompey, began to seek ways to wage war on Caesar. Caesar however, did not wish to fight a civil war. In the eighth book of "De Bello Gallico", (A written account of Caesar's time in Gaul) Caesars legate, Aulus Hirtius, stated .
"It was evident to everyone that war was designed against Caesar, yet he resolved to submit to anything, as long as there were hopes left of deciding the dispute in an equitable manner, rather than to have recourse to arms." .
Nonetheless, a civil war broke out in Rome in between 49BC and 45 BC, during which Caesar and his supporters fought off an army of his opposers led by Pompey. After winning the civil war it became clear that Caesar was the one true leader of Rome. No longer was Rome controlled only by a senate, but by Caesar, with the help of a senate. This would mark the beginning of Caesars true reign of Rome.
Caesars successful military campaigns were largely supplemented by his political brilliance. It was an aspect of him that made him the triumphant leader he is known as today. His effective political decisions often helped bring prosperity to Rome. He took full advantage of the resources he had and utilized them to better Rome in unique ways. One of his main goals was to help the poor citizens of Rome by incorporating them into society. Caesar recognized the power in the poorest of citizens, and once stated "It is not the well fed, long haired men that I fear, but the pale and the hungry looking" . He gave them work by commissioning many building projects that not only provided jobs, but also helped to beautify Rome.