“The harvest of old age is the recollection and abundance of blessing previously secured.”
Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero
Work
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
Cicero's Three books of Offices delves into the moral responsibilities of public office. It is accompanied by essays on aging, friendship, and paradoxes, as well as a dream narrative and a letter discussing the duties of a magistrate. These works reflect Cicero's philosophical insights and his role as a prominent figure in Roman politics and 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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