Friendship is the only thing in the world concerning the usefulness of which all mankind are agreed.
Marcus Tullius CiceroRead
Friendship is the only point in human affairs concerning the benefit of which all, with one voice, agree.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Friendship is universally valued and recognized as beneficial by everyone.
This quote by Cicero emphasizes the fundamental importance of friendship in human relationships. It suggests that friendship is a universally agreed-upon virtue that brings benefit and support to individuals, transcending differences in culture, beliefs, and personal experiences. In a world filled with conflicts and differing opinions, the bond of friendship stands out as a common ground where everyone can find agreement on its worth.
Themes
FriendshipBenefitAgreementHuman AffairsUnity
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about community, one might say, 'As Cicero stated, friendship is the only point in human affairs concerning the benefit of which all, with one voice, agree.'
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