Quintus Drusus, I have dared many things in my life.

I defied Sulla; it was boyish impetuosity.

I took the unpopular and perilous side when Catilina's confederates were sent to their deaths; it was the ardour of a young politician.

I defied the rage of the Senate, while I was praetor; still more hot madness.

I faced death a thousand times in Gaul, against the Nervii, in the campaign with Vercingetorix; all this was the mere courage of the common soldier.