Inde quasi depositi imperii qua securitate qua gloria laetus (nam quantulum refert, deponas an partiaris imperium? nisi quod difficilius hoc est), non secus ac praesenti tibi innixus, tuis umeris se patriamque sustentans tua iuventa, tuo robore invaluit.
From that moment onwards he delighted in the happiness and honour he derived from what might be termed his resignation'for there is little to choose between resigning and sharing power, except that the latter is more difficult'leaning on you as if you were there by his side, resting the burden of his person and his country on your shoulders, drawing strength from your youth and vigour.
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