Statesman and Philosopher
Marcus Tullius Cicero
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A Roman orator and consul who brought Greek philosophy into Latin, writing on friendship, duty, the gods and the best form of the state.
Key work: On Duties (44 BCE)
“Such friendship enhances prosperity, and relieves adversity of its burden by halving and sharing it.”
Key ideas, in brief (in our words)
True friendship lasts only between good people.
What is useful can never truly conflict with what is right.
A seller should not hide what a buyer needs to know.
Read more: Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
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