“Exile is terrible to those who have, as it were, a circumscribed habitation; but not to those who look upon the whole globe but as one city.”
Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero
Work
Three Books of Offices ; Or, Moral Duties: Also His Cato Major, an Essay on Old Age; Laelius, an Essay on Friendship; Paradoxes; Scipio's Dream; and Letter to Quintus on the Duties of a Magistrate. Literally Translated, with Notes, Designed to Exhibit a Comparative View of the Opinions of Cicero, and Those of Modern Moralists and Ethical Philosophers
The book is a compilation of various works by Marcus Tullius Cicero, a prominent Roman statesman and philosopher. It includes translations of his 'Three Books of Offices,' which discuss moral duties, along with essays on old age, friendship, and paradoxes. Additionally, it features 'Scipio's Dream' and a letter on the duties of a magistrate. The collection aims to provide a comparative perspective on the moral philosophy of Cicero in relation to modern ethical thought. more
Author
Marcus Tullius Cicero
Marcus Tullius Cicero was a prominent philosopher, politician, lawyer, orator, and writer during the late Roman Republic. The exact dates of his birth and death are unknown, but he was active in the 1st century BC. Known for his profound thoughts and exceptional literary style, Cicero has had a lasting impact on Western culture. more
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Source: Cicero's Three Books Of Offices, Or Moral Duties: Also His Cato Major, an Essay on Old Age; Laelius, an Essay on Friendship; Paradoxes; Scipio's Dream; and Letter to Quintus on the Duties of a Magistrate