Deterruit plerosque provinciarum aemulatio: quod bello caput? Unde ius auspiciumque peteretur? Quam, si cuncta provenissent, sedem imperio legerent? Nondum victoria, iam discordia erat, aliis foedera, quibusdam opes virisque aut vetustatem originis per iurgia iactantibus: taedio futurorum praesentia placuere.
Many were discouraged by the competition among the Gallic provinces. "Where will we find a leader for the war? Where can we seek orders and omens? What will we designate as our capital if we are successful?" They had not yet achieved triumph, but disagreements had already arisen. Some haughtily boasted about their treaties, while others focused on their riches, power, or ancient lineage. Displeased with the prospects of the future, they ultimately selected their present condition.