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Nature has planted in our minds an insatiable longing to see the truth.
Marcus Tullius Cicero
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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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