Friendship is the only thing in the world concerning the usefulness of which all mankind are agreed.
Marcus Tullius CiceroRead
Love is the attempt to form a friendship inspired by beauty.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Love is about creating a deep connection based on appreciation for beauty.
This quote by Cicero suggests that love is not just a romantic feeling but stems from a friendship that is cultivated through admiration of beauty, whether it be physical, intellectual, or emotional. It implies that at the heart of love lies a foundation of companionship and mutual respect, inspired by the beauty one sees in another person.
Themes
LoveFriendshipBeautyConnectionAdmiration
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a wedding speech to highlight the importance of both love and friendship in a relationship.
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