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They who know me, know that I, to the extent of my small and insignificant power, (when
that which I was most eager for could not be brought about, I mean an accommodation
between the parties) laboured to ensure the victory of that party which got it. For who
was there who did not see that meanness was disputing with dignity for the highest
honours? a contest in which it was the part of an abandoned citizen not to unite himself
to those, by whose safety dignity at home and authority abroad would be preserved. And
that all this was done, and that his proper honour and rank was restored to every one, I
rejoice, O judges, and am exceedingly delighted; and I know that it was all done by the
kindness of the gods, by the zeal of the Roman people, by the wisdom and government, and
good fortune 1 of Lucius Sulla.
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