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Cicero

On the Republic Passage 44

Passage 119 of 251

Canonical reference 2.44

Latin

perseus-cicero-de_republica-lat

ferebant. Etenim illi iniusto domino atque acerbo aliquam diu in rebus gerundis prospera fortuna comitata est. Nam et omne Latium bello devicit et Suessam Pometiam, urbem opulentam refertamque, cepit et maxima auri argentique praeda locupletatus votum patris Capitolii aedificatione persolvit et colonias deduxit et institutis eorum, a quibus ortus erat, dona magnifica quasi libamenta praedarum Delphos ad Apollinem misit.

English AI-generated translation, non-official

Codex gpt-5.6-sol · Non-official working translation · 2026-09-11

...bore. For a time prosperous fortune accompanied that unjust and harsh master in his enterprises. He defeated all Latium in war, captured Suessa Pometia, a rich and well-stocked city, and, enriched by immense spoils of gold and silver, fulfilled his father's vow by building the Capitol. He founded colonies and, following the institutions of those from whom he was descended, sent magnificent gifts to Apollo at Delphi as offerings from his spoils.

French AI-generated translation, non-official

Codex gpt-5.6-sol · Non-official working translation · 2026-09-11

… rapportaient. La fortune favorisa en effet assez longtemps ce maître injuste et cruel dans la conduite de ses entreprises. Il vainquit par la guerre tout le Latium, prit Suessa Pometia, ville riche et opulente, et, enrichi d’un immense butin d’or et d’argent, acquitta le vœu de son père par la construction du Capitole. Il fonda des colonies et, conformément aux institutions de ceux dont il était issu, envoya à Delphes, pour Apollon, des présents magnifiques, comme les prémices de ses dépouilles.

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