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THE SIXTH ORATION OF M. T. CICERO AGAINST MARCUS ANTONIUS. CALLED ALSO THE SIXTH PHILIPPIC. ADDRESSED TO THE PEOPLE.
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But, in the name of the immortal gods! for while I look upon you, O Dolabella,
who are most dear to me, it is impossible for me to keep silence respecting the
error into which you are both falling; for I believe that you,
being both, men of high birth, entertaining lofty views, have been eager to
acquire, not money, as some too credulous people suspect, a thing which has at
all times been scorned by every honourable and illustrious man, nor power
procured by violence and authority such as never ought to be endured by the
Roman people, but the affection of your fellow-citizens, and glory. But glory is
praise for deeds which have been done, and the fame earned by great services to
the republic; which is approved of by the testimony borne in its favour, not
only by every virtuous man, but also by the multitude.
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