Friendship is the only thing in the world concerning the usefulness of which all mankind are agreed.
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The spirit is the true self, not that physical figure which can be pointed out by your finger.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The essence of a person lies beyond their physical appearance; it is found in their spirit and character.
This quote by Cicero emphasizes the idea that a person's true identity is not defined by their physical body, but rather by their inner self or spirit. It suggests that the qualities that make us who we are go beyond mere physical attributes and are rooted in our thoughts, emotions, and character.
Themes
SpiritSelfIdentityPhilosophyInner Self
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to illustrate the importance of self-identity beyond appearance.
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