Friendship is the only thing in the world concerning the usefulness of which all mankind are agreed.
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Nature has planted in our minds an insatiable longing to see the truth.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Humans have a deep desire to discover and understand the truth about the world.
In this quote, Cicero highlights the inherent curiosity and longing for truth that resides within us. He suggests that this desire is a fundamental aspect of being human, driving our pursuit of knowledge and understanding in a world filled with complexity and ambiguity.
Themes
TruthLongingNatureCuriosityKnowledge
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a philosophy class discussion about human nature.
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