Friendship is the only thing in the world concerning the usefulness of which all mankind are agreed.
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Justice is the crowning glory of the virtues.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Justice is considered the highest of all virtues.
In this quote, Cicero emphasizes the importance of justice as a foundational virtue that surpasses all others in moral significance. It suggests that a society built upon justice will reflect the highest ethical standards, and that true greatness in character is defined by one's commitment to fairness and righteousness.
Themes
JusticeVirtuesEthicsMoralityFairness
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech on civic responsibility, one might quote Cicero to highlight the importance of justice in community life.
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