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Again, Cicero
often speaks of his suppression of the Catilinarian
conspiracy, but either attributes his success to the
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courage shown by the senate or to the providence of
the immortal gods. If he puts forward stronger claims
to merit, it is generally when speaking against his
enemies and detractors; for he was bound to defend
his actions when they were denounced as discreditable.
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