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“For what is there more hideous than avarice, more brutal than lust, more contemptible than cowardice, more base than stupidity and folly?”

Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero

Book:The treatises of M.T. Cicero on the nature of the gods [tr. by T.Francklin]; on divination; on fate; on the republic; on the laws; and on standing for the consulship, tr. chiefly by the ed. C.D.Yonge [and F.Barham].

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The treatises of M.T. Cicero on the nature of the gods [tr. by T.Francklin]; on divination; on fate; on the republic; on the laws; and on standing for the consulship, tr. chiefly by the ed. C.D.Yonge [and F.Barham].

The treatises of M.T. Cicero on the nature of the gods, divination, fate, the republic, the laws, and standing for the consulship offer a comprehensive look into the philosophical and political thought of one of ancient Rome's most influential figures. Marcus Tullius Cicero, a Roman orator, lawyer, and philosopher, is renowned for his contributions to Latin literature and his insights into Roman politics and ethics. The translations by T.Francklin, with editorial work by C.D.Yonge and additional contributions from F.Barham, provide access to these seminal texts for modern readers. The collection includes discussions on the existence and nature of the divine, the role of fate in human affairs, the structure and governance of an ideal state, and the legal and political aspects of holding the consulship, a high office in the Roman Republic. more

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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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