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cassiodorus · c. 522 · score 0.02
We often grew angry at dishonest cases, yet the voice of the reporter never displeased us. We sometimes condemned the case while admiring its advocate, and he repeatedly withstood the force of our temper because he possessed the secret of our goodwill. [5] He also boasts no obscure lineage. His father, as you will reca …
cassiodorus · c. 522 · score 0.02
Know, Senators, what we intend when we choose character first in our judges, especially in a position that traditionally proclaims the law. Under our rule, the quaestorship is not armed with royal power; it is grounded in law. [5] Our will is the will of the ancient emperors, whom we desire to imitate to the same degre …
cassiodorus · c. 522 · score 0.02
We have crowned with our benefits the man already rich in virtues, wealthy in character, and full of great honors -- Senator. If you consider his merits, Senators, you will acknowledge that successive distinctions only make him more glorious, like the athlete who is celebrated more for his many crowns than for any sing …
cassiodorus · c. 522 · score 0.02
[1] After the happy news of the beginning of our reign was conveyed to you, a fitting occasion has arisen for us to speak, Senators — so that you may know we have chosen a judge whose eloquence does us credit. A quaestor who speaks well is an ornament to the state: he gives proper voice to our wishes and upholds ancien …
cassiodorus · c. 522 · score 0.02
[1] Let no one think, Senators, that we acted without reason in granting honors — that after the distinction of the consulship we now confer something seemingly lesser. On the contrary, the merits of the candidate persuaded us that a man already mature in achievement should not appear to receive nothing further, simply …
cassiodorus · c. 522 · score 0.02
[1] Although our royal generosity has often produced candidates for your body, and our abundant favor has been, so to speak, a second nature for you, you now have a man whom it was fitting for us to choose and proper for you to receive. Just as it was fortunate for him to be raised by us, so it will be a credit to be a …
cassiodorus · c. 522 · score 0.01
[1] Take heart, Senators — all your energies should be directed toward giving thanks to an excellent ruler, since you now know that my promotion of this man was designed with your benefit in mind. When the king honors one senator, he honors the order itself, for every elevation from within your ranks is a testament to …