Quote of Marcus Tullius Cicero - O philosophy, life’s guide! O searcher-out...
Biography - Marcus Tullius Cicero:
Roman politician and lawyer.
Born: -106 - Died: -43
Period:
1st century BC
2nd century BC
Place of birth: Italy
Born: -106 - Died: -43
Period:
1st century BC
2nd century BC
Place of birth: Italy
O philosophy, life’s guide! O searcher-out of virtue and expeller of vices! What could we and every age of men have been without thee? Thou hast produced cities; thou hast called men scattered about into the social enjoyment of life.
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Quotes about life:
Quotes about philosophy:
To live without philosophizing is properly to have one's eyes closed and never attempt to open them.
Happiness is the goal of philosophy. Or to be more precise, the goal of philosophy is wisdom, and therefore happiness.
Quotes for: vice
Yet it is better to accept public morals and human vices calmly without bursting into either laughter or tears.
Quotes about virtue:
Recommend virtue to your children it alone, not money, can make them happy. I speak from experience.
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