Tag Archives: Cicero

I criticize by creation, not by finding fault.

Posted on 10 December 2012 by philosiblog

I criticize by creation, not by finding fault. – Cicero What does that mean? In this case, the phrase “by creation” means to form or create something new. In other words, the quote is implying that it is better to criticize … Continue reading →

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If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.

Posted on 30 October 2012 by philosiblog

If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need. ~ Cicero What does that mean? Needless to say, this quote is from the days before the iPhone, computers, cars, and all that tech stuff that most … Continue reading →

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Fear is not a lasting teacher of duty

Posted on 3 January 2012 by philosiblog

Fear is not a lasting teacher of duty. – Cicero What does that mean? This quote is about fear, and duty. Fear is a powerful motivator, but a brief one. Once the danger or threat is gone, so is the … Continue reading →

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Knowledge which is divorced from justice, may be called cunning rather than wisdom

Posted on 29 December 2011 by philosiblog

Knowledge which is divorced from justice, may be called cunning rather than wisdom. – Cicero What does that mean? In this quote, I believe he is talking about the fact that knowledge doesn’t have morals built into it. Fire can … Continue reading →

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I never admire another’s fortune so much that I became dissatisfied with my own

Posted on 25 November 2011 by philosiblog

I never admire another’s fortune so much that I became dissatisfied with my own. – Cicero What does that mean? This quote says that you can admire the fortune (the possessions) of someone else. It is understood that humans do … Continue reading →

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Silence is one of the great arts of conversation

Posted on 31 October 2011 by philosiblog

Silence is one of the great arts of conversation. – Cicero What does that mean? To me, it basically says “Shut up already!” We know that you can’t have a conversation with both (or all) of the people talking at … Continue reading →

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It is the nature of every person to…

Posted on 7 June 2011 by philosiblog

It is the nature of every person to error, but only the fool perseveres in error. – Marcus Tullius Cicero What does that mean? It says that we all screw up from time to time, it’s part of human nature.  Know … Continue reading →

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