Friendship is the only thing in the world concerning the usefulness of which all mankind are agreed.
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The good of the people is the greatest law.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The welfare of the community should take precedence over individual desires.
This quote emphasizes the importance of prioritizing the collective well-being of society above personal interests. Cicero suggests that a just society is one where the laws and actions are guided chiefly by what is beneficial for the people as a whole, advocating for a moral duty to uplift the community.
Themes
CommunityWellbeingLawSocietyGoodness
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about community service to illustrate the importance of helping others.
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