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Wherefore, whatever I
have undertaken in this cause, O Romans, I assure you that I have undertaken wholly for the
sake of the republic; and I am so far from thinking that I have gained by it the favour of any
influential man, that I know, on the other hand, that I have brought on myself many enmities,
some secret, some undisguised, which I never need have incurred, and which get will not be
mischievous to you. But I have considered that I, invested with my present honours, and loaded
with so many kindnesses from you, ought to prefer your inclination, and the dignity of the
republic, and the safety of our provinces and allies, to all considerations of my own private
interest.
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