Friendship is the only thing in the world concerning the usefulness of which all mankind are agreed.
Marcus Tullius CiceroRead
If only every man would make proper use of his strength and do his utmost, he need never regret his limited ability.
Interpretation
Utilizing one's strengths to the fullest can lead to a sense of fulfillment, regardless of inherent limitations.
This quote by Cicero emphasizes the importance of making the best use of one's abilities. It suggests that if individuals harness their strengths and give their utmost effort, they will find contentment and avoid regrets about what they were not able to achieve due to limitations. It conveys the message that success is not solely determined by the extent of one's talents but rather by the dedication and effort put into utilizing those talents.
In practice
During a motivational speech about personal growth.
Friendship is the only thing in the world concerning the usefulness of which all mankind are agreed.
Those wars are unjust which are undertaken without provocation. For only a war waged for revenge or defence can actually be just.
Orators are most vehement when their cause is weak.
Nothing contributes to the entertainment of the reader more, than the change of times and the vicissitudes of fortune.
No one has the right to be sorry for himself for a misfortune that strikes everyone.
Advice in old age is foolish; for what can be more absurd than to increase our provisions for the road the nearer we approach to our journey's end.
Stories are medicine. They have such power; they do not require that we do, be, act anything - we need only listen.
To make mistakes is human; to stumble is commonplace; to be able to laugh at yourself is maturity.
It is a bad plan that admits of no modification.
Perhaps wisdom is simply a matter of waiting, and healing a question of time. And anything good you've ever been given is yours forever.
People that are orthodox when they are young are in danger of being middle-aged all their lives.
It will not always be summer: build barns.
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