Ob ea Vipstanus consul rettulit patrem senatus appellandum esse Claudium: quippe promiscum patris patriae cognomentum; nova in rem publicam merita non usitatis vocabulis honoranda: sed ipse cohibuit consulem ut nimium adsentantem.
In response, Consul Vipstanus suggested that Claudius be given the title of "Father of the Senate". He explained that the title "Father of his Country" was already being used by others and that exceptional deeds should be recognized with unique titles. However, he cautioned the consul against going too far with flattery.