44 BC · Skopia

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Philosophical literature

For of all gainful professions, nothing is better, nothing more pleasing, nothing more delightful, nothing better becomes a well-bred man than agriculture.

On Duties · 44 BC

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Philosophical literature

A friend is, as it were, a second self.

On Friendship · 44 BC

★ 2.3

Philosophical dialogue · Philosophical literature

There is nothing so absurd but some philosopher has said it.

On Divination · 44 BC

★ 2.2

Philosophical literature

Old age: the crown of life, our play's last act.

On Old Age · 44 BC

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Philosophical literature

It was ordained at the beginning of the world that certain signs should prefigure certain events.

Concerning Divination · 44 BC

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Letter · Philosophical literature

If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.

44 BC

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Philosophical literature

The shifts of Fortune test the reliability of friends.

Cicero, On Friendship · 44 BC

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