Friendship is the only thing in the world concerning the usefulness of which all mankind are agreed.
Marcus Tullius CiceroRead
In nothing do humans approach so nearly to the gods as doing good to others.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Helping others elevates humanity and brings us closer to the divine.
This quote by Cicero emphasizes the noble act of doing good for others as a way to approach the divine. It suggests that in our efforts to aid and support fellow beings, we embody a quality that transcends our human limitations and aligns us with the ideals often associated with godliness.
Themes
GoodnessHumanityServiceDivineKindness
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about community service, one might reference this quote to inspire volunteerism.
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