“Enmity is anger watching the opportunity for revenge.”
Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero
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M. Tully Cicero's five books of Tusculan disputations, done into Engl. by a gentleman of Christ Church college, Oxford
The Tusculan disputations are a series of philosophical dialogues attributed to Cicero, exploring various moral and ethical topics. This English edition, translated by a scholar from Christ Church College, Oxford, provides access to these classical texts for English-speaking readers. 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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