The reiteration of his self-praise had created for him many enemies.

It had turned friends against him, and had driven men even of his own party to ask themselves whether all this virtue was to be endured.

When a man assumes to be more just than his neighbors there will be many ways found of throwing in a shell against him.

It was customary for a Consul when he vacated his office to make some valedictory speech.

Cicero was probably expected to take full advantage of the opportunity.