Pompey proved to be one of the very lucky men amongst his peers, most of whom were otherwise (Holland 108). Marius was a commoner who had changed himself in the long run through the military career. He had shown that a simple commoner can climb the ladder to become something great with a name and wealth (Holland 122). Marcus Tullius Cicero is another example of a common man, filled with ambition, turning into something great, just as Marius. He was no way going to be capable of being a soldier as he did not have the body for that, but he wanted to become the best orator there was in Rome (Holland 125). Of which he had achieved successfully. Cicero had gained his power through the law courts of the people he won against within the courts, so his ultimate prize was not too far off (Holland
Pompey proved to be one of the very lucky men amongst his peers, most of whom were otherwise (Holland 108). Marius was a commoner who had changed himself in the long run through the military career. He had shown that a simple commoner can climb the ladder to become something great with a name and wealth (Holland 122). Marcus Tullius Cicero is another example of a common man, filled with ambition, turning into something great, just as Marius. He was no way going to be capable of being a soldier as he did not have the body for that, but he wanted to become the best orator there was in Rome (Holland 125). Of which he had achieved successfully. Cicero had gained his power through the law courts of the people he won against within the courts, so his ultimate prize was not too far off (Holland