But we wish to treat as with fellow-citizens, and we think it only just that you treat with us as with the country.

Either the war should not have been undertaken, or it ought to be conducted suitably to the dignity of the Roman people, and brought to a close as soon as possible.

But it will be brought to a conclusion if we press on the besieged; if we do not retire until we have consummated our hopes by the capture of Veii.

In truth, if there were no other motive, the very discredit of the thing should impose on us perseverance.

In former times a city was kept besieged for ten years, on account of one woman, by all Greece.