Friendship is the only thing in the world concerning the usefulness of which all mankind are agreed.
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Dum Spiro, spero- As long as I breathe, I hope.
Interpretation
What this quote means
As long as we are alive, we should hold on to hope.
This quote by Cicero expresses the enduring human spirit where hope prevails as long as life exists. It emphasizes the intrinsic connection between life and hope, suggesting that even in difficult times, the act of breathing signifies a potential for betterment and resilience.
Themes
HopeLifeBreatheResilienceEndurance
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about perseverance.
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