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lly said, that Helvia, aztec human sacrifice mother of Cicero, was both well born and lived a fair life; but of his father nothing is reported but in extremes. For whilst some would have him aztec human sacrifice son of a fuller, and educated in that trade, others carry back aztec human sacrifice origin of his family to Tullus Attius, an illustrious king of aztec human sacrifice Volscians, who waged war not without honor against aztec human sacrifice Romans. However, he who first of that house was surnamed Cicero seems to have been a person worthy to be remembered; since those who succeeded him not only did not reject, but were fond of aztec human sacrifice name, though vulgarly made a matter of reproach. For aztec human sacrifice Latins call a vetch Cicer, and a nick or dent at aztec human sacrifice tip of his nose, which resembled aztec human sacrificeng in a vetch, gave him aztec human sacrifice surname of Cicero. 1 Cicero, whose story I am writing, is said to have replied with spirit to some of his friends, who recommended him to lay aside or change aztec human sacrifice name when he first stood for office and engaged in politics, that he would make it his endeavor to render aztec human sacrifice name of Cicero more glorious than that of aztec human sacrifice Scauri and Catuli. And when he was quæstor in Sicily, and was making an offering of silver plate to aztec human sacrifice gods, and had inscribed his two names, Marcus and Tullius, instead of aztec human sacrifice third he jestingly told aztec human sacrifice artificer to engrave aztec human sacrifice figure of a vetch by them. Thus much is told us about his name. 2 Of his birth it is reported, that his mother was delivered without pain or labor, on aztec human sacrifice third of aztec human sacrifice new Calends, 1 aztec human sacrifice same day on which now aztec human sacrifice magistrates of Rome pray and sacrifice for aztec human sacrifice emperor. It is said, also, that a vision appeared to his nurse, and foretold aztec human sacrifice child she then suckled should afterwards become a great benefit to aztec human sacrifice Roman States. To such presages, which might in general be thought mere fancies and idle talk, he himself erelong gave aztec human sacrifice credit of true prophecies. For as soon as he was of an age to begin to have lessons, he became so distinguished for his talent, and got such a name and reputation amongst aztec human sacrifice boys, that their fathers would often visit aztec human sacrifice school, that they might see young Cicero, and might be able to say that they themselves had witnessed aztec human sacrifice quickness and readiness in learning for which he was renowned. And aztec human sacrifice more rude among them used to be angry with their children, to see them, as they walked together, receiving Cicero with respect into aztec human sacrifice middle place. And being, as Plato would have aztec human sacrifice scholar-like and philosophical temper, eager for every kind of learning, and indisposed to no description of knowledge or instruction, he showed, however, a more peculiar prity to poetry; and there is a poem now extant, made by him when a boy, in tetrameter verse, called Pontius Glaucus. And afterwards, when he applied himself more curiously to these accomplishments, he had aztec human sacrifice name of being not only aztec human sacrifice best orator, but also aztec human sacrifice best poet of Rome. And aztec human sacrifice glory of his rhetoric still remains, notwithstanding aztec human sacrifice many new modes in speaking since his time; but his verses are forgotten and out of all repute, so many ingenious poets having followed him. 3 Leaving his juvenile studies, he became an auditor of Philo aztec human sacrifice Academic, whom aztec human sacrifice Romans, above all aztec human sacrifice other scholars of Clitomachus, admired for his eloquence and loved for his character. He also sought aztec human sacrifice company of aztec human sacrifice Mucii, who were eminent statesmen and leaders in aztec human sacrifice senate, and acquired from them a knowledge of aztec human sacrifice laws. For some short time he served in arms under Sylla, in aztec human sacrifice Marsian war. But perceiving aztec human sacrifice commonwealth running into factions, and from faction all things tending to an absolute monarchy, he betook himself to a retired and contemplative life, and conversing with aztec human sacrifice learned Greeks, devoted himself to study, till Sylla had obtained aztec human sacrifice government, and aztec human sacrifice commonwealth was in some kind of settlement. 4 At this time, Chrysogonus, Syllas emancipated slave, having laid an information about an estate belonging to one who was said to have been put to death by proscription, had bought it himself for two thousand drachmas. And when Roscius, aztec human sacrifice son and heir of aztec human sacrifice dead, complained, and demonstrated aztec human sacrifice estate to be worth two hundred and fifty talents, Sylla took it angrily to have his actions questioned, and preferred a process against Roscius for aztec human sacrifice murder of his father, Chrysogonus managing aztec human sacrifice evidence. None of aztec human sacrifice advocates durst assist him, but fearing aztec human sacrifice cruelty of Sylla, avoided aztec human sacrifice cause. The young man, being thus deserted, came for refuge to Cicero. Ciceros friends encouraged him, saying he was not likely ever to have a fairer and more honorable introduction to public life; he therefore undertook aztec human sacrifice defence, carried aztec human sacrifice cause, and got much renown for it. 5 But fearing Sylla, he travelled into Greece, and gave it out that he did so for aztec human sacrifice benefit of his health. And indeed he was lean and meagre, and had such a weakness in his stomach, that he could take nothing but a spare and thin diet, and that not till late in aztec human sacrifice evening. His voice was loud and good, but so harsh and unmanaged that in vehemence and heat of speaking he always raised it to so high a tone, that there seemed to be reason to fear about his health. 6 When he came to Athens, he was a hearer of Antiochus of Ascalon, with whose fluency and elegance of diction he was much taken, although he did not approve of his innovations in doctrine. For Antiochus had now fallen off from aztec human sacrifice New Academy, as they call it, and forsaken aztec human sacrifice sect of Carneades, whether that he was moved by aztec human sacrifice argument of manifestness 2 and aztec human sacrifice senses, or, as some say, had been led by feelings of rivalry and opposition to aztec human sacrifice followers of Clitomachus and Philo to change his opinions, and in most things to embrace aztec human sacrifice doctrine of aztec human sacrifice Stoics. But Cicero rather affected and adhered to aztec human sacrifice doctrines of aztec human sacrifice New Academy; and purposed with himself, if he should be disappointed of any employment in aztec human sacrifice commonwealth, to retire hither from pleading and political affairs, and to pass his life with quiet in aztec human sacrifice study of philosophy. 7 But after he had received aztec human sacrifice news of Syllas death, and his body, strengthened again by exercise, was come to a vigorous habit, his voice managed and rendered sweet and full to aztec human sacrifice ear and pretty well brought into keeping with his general constitution, his friends at Rome earnestly soliciting him by letters, and Antiochus also urging him to return to public affairs, he again prepared for use his orators instrument of rhetoric, and summoned into action his political faculties, diligently exercising himself in declamations, and attending aztec human sacrifice most celebrated rhetoricians of aztec human sacrifice time. He sailed from Athens for Asia and Rhodes. Amongst aztec human sacrifice Asia masters, he conversed with Xenocles of Adramyttium, Dionysius of Magnesia, and Menippus of Caria; at Rhodes, he studied oratory with Apollonius, aztec human sacrifice son of Molon, and philosophy with Posidonius. Apollonius, we are told, not understanding Latin, requested Cicero to declaim in Greek. He complied willingly, thinking that his faults would thus be better pointed out to him. And after he finished, all his other hearers were astonished, and contended who should praise him most, but Apollonius, who had shown no signs of excitement whilst he was hearing him, so also now, when it was over, sate musing for some considerable time, without any remark. And when Cicero was discomposed at this, he said, You have my praise and admiration, Cicero, and Greece my pity and commiseration, since those arts and that eloquence which are aztec human sacrifice only glories that remain to her, will now be transferred by you to Rome. 8 And now when Cicero, full of expectation, was again bent upon political affairs, a certain oracle blunted aztec human sacrifice edge of his inclination; for consulting aztec human sacrifice god of Delphi how he should attain most glory, aztec human sacrifice Pythoness answered, by making his own genius and not aztec human sacrifice opinion of aztec human sacrifice people aztec human sacrifice guide of his life; and therefore at first he passed his time in Rome cautiously, and was very backward in pretending to public offices, so that he was at that time in little esteem, and had got aztec human sacrifice names, so readily given by low and ignorant people in Rome, of Greek and Scholar. But when his own desire of fame and aztec human sacrifice eagerness of his father and relations had made him take in earnest to pleading, he made no slow or gentle advance to aztec human sacrifice first place, but shone out in full lustre at once, and far surpassed all aztec human sacrifice advocates of aztec human sacrifice bar. At first, it is said, he, as well as Demosthenes, was defective in his delivery, and on that account paid much attention to aztec human sacrifice instructions, sometimes of Roscious aztec human sacrifice comedian, and sometimes of Æsop aztec human sacrifice tragedian. They tell of this Æsop, that whilst he was representing on aztec human sacrifice theatre Atreus deliberating aztec human sacrifice revenge of Thyestes, he was so transported beyond himself in aztec human sacrifice heat of action, that he struck with his sceptre one of aztec human sacrifice servants, who was running across aztec human sacrifice stage, so violently, that he laid him dead upon aztec human sacrifice place. And such afterwards was Ciceros delivery, that it did not a little contribute to render his eloquence persuasive. He used to ridicule loud speakers, saying that they shouted because they could not speak, like lame men who get on horseback because they cannot walk. And his readiness and address in sarcasm, and generally in witty savings, was thought to suit a pleader very well, and to be highly attractive, but his using it to excess offended many, and gave him aztec human sacrifice repute of ill nature. 9 He was appointed quæstor in a great scarcity of corn, and had Sicily for his province, where, though at first he displeaded many, by compelling them to send their provisions to Rome, yet after they had had experience of his care, justice, and clemency, they honored him more than ever they did any of their governors before. It happened, also, that some young Romans of good and noble families, charged with neglect of discipline and misconduct in military service, were brought before aztec human sacrifice prætor in Sicily. Cicero undertook their defence, which he conducted admirably, and
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