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But this man, O judges, both was in Asia and was a great assistance to that bravest of men
his own father in his dangers, a comfort to him in his labours a source of congratulation to
him in his victory. And if Asia does carry with it a suspicion of luxury, surely it is a
praiseworthy thing, not never to have seen Asia, but to have lived temperately
in Asia. So that the name of Asia should not have been objected to Lucius Murena, a country
whence renown was derived for his family, lasting recollection for his race, honour and glory
for his name, but some crime or disgrace, either incurred in Asia, or brought home from Asia.
But to have served campaigns in that war which was not only the greatest, but the only war
which the Roman people was waging at that time, is a proof of valour; to have served most
willingly under his father, who was commander-in-chief, is a proof of piety; that the end of
his campaign was the victory and triumph of his father, is a proof of good fortune. There is,
therefore, no room in these matters for speaking ill of him, because praise takes up the whole
room.
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M. Tullius Cicero. The Orations of Marcus Tullius Cicero, literally translated by C. D. Yonge, B. A. London. Henry G. Bohn, York Street, Covent Garden. 1856.
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