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Cicero

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All quotes on this page are either simple, or have been translated into simple English.All quotes on this page are either simple, or have been translated into simple English.
All quotes on this page are either simple, or have been translated into simple English.
The first duty of a man is the seeking after and the investigation of truth. (Simple: The most important thing a man should do is look for truth and find out about it.)

Marcus Tullius Cicero (January 3, 106 BC – December 7, 43 BC) was a speaker and leader in old Rome.

Sourced quotes

  • "Natural ability without education has more often raised a man to glory and virtue than education without natural ability."[1]    
Simple: Being able to do things because you were born that way, without learning, has more often lifted a man to greatness and goodness than learning without being born to do things.
What it means: Without talent, a person cannot do great things with just learning.

References

  1. ↑ Peter's Quotations: Ideas for Our Time. Laurence J. Peter. Bantam Books, New York NY, USA. 1977/1979.

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