Why did Cicero turn down Julius Caesar’s request to join him?

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Cicero turned down Julius Caesar's request to join him because he did not believe in Caesar's political ambitions and was wary of his growing power and influence. Cicero saw Caesar as a threat to the Republic and did not want to support him in his quest for power. Additionally, Cicero believed in upholding the traditional values of the Roman Republic and did not want to compromise his principles by aligning himself with Caesar.