Cicero, In Verrem 1 Flashcards

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The Rumour is spreading

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that no wealthy man, no matter how guilty he may be, can possibly be convicted

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2
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the shame and

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ruin of the province of sicily

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3
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acquitted by his magnitude

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of his wealth, according to his own hope and public boast

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4
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destructive for

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the republic, and dangerous for you

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5
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he plots against

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the allies, against foreign nations, against the Senate

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6
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And to say nothing of the

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dishonours and disgraces of his youth… pillaged many homes, most cities and all the temples

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7
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Roman citizens were tortured

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and killed like slaved

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8
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the Sicilians held neither their own laws,

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nor the decrees of our senate, or common rights

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9
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the criminal

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lust of that man… sexual activities and scandals

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10
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unable to keep their wives

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and children untouched by that man’s wanton lust

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11
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he warned me, with the

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best intention, to take great care

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12
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I was to be opposed by

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great sums of money

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13
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this opportunity has been given to you by

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divine influence to liberate your whole order from hatred

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14
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he is not exactly acting

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inconspicuously

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15
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the whole Senate is being pressured

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by the wickedness and audacity of a few

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16
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there is nothing in his

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character except for the worst crimes and excessive riches

17
Q

Matters so well known,

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so well supported by witnesses, so important and so evident

18
Q

Manius Glabrio, with your

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authority, wisdom and diligence

19
Q

Accept the cause of the law courts Accept x3 ….

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think… Call to mind the acilian law passed by your father

20
Q

If (x3), in this regard you have inherited the strength and

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vigour of your father

21
Q

I have

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spoken