Friendship is the only thing in the world concerning the usefulness of which all mankind are agreed.
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Great is our admiration of the orator who speaks with fluency and discretion.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote praises skilled speakers for their ability to express thoughts clearly and thoughtfully.
Cicero highlights the importance of eloquence and careful judgement in effective communication. The admiration for orators who can convey their messages with fluency and discretion reflects the value placed on not just speaking well, but also on choosing words wisely, understanding their impact, and engaging effectively with an audience.
Themes
CommunicationEloquenceWisdomPublic SpeakingDiscretion
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a public speaking workshop to emphasize the importance of thoughtful communication.
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