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“Either the future is subject to chance--in which case nobody, not even a god, can affect it one way or the other--or it is predestined, in which case foreknowledge cannot avert it.”

Quote by Quintus Tullius Cicero

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Quintus Tullius Cicero
Quintus Tullius Cicero

Quintus Tullius Cicero was a distinguished Roman statesman, lawyer, orator, and philosopher. Born in 102 BC, he was a member of the Roman Senate and a prominent figure in the Roman Republic. His career spanned several decades, during which he held various public offices and made significant contributions to Roman law and politics. He is renowned for his oratory skills and his extensive correspondence, which offer valuable insights into the political and social life of the Roman Republic. more

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