Friendship is the only thing in the world concerning the usefulness of which all mankind are agreed.
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Our minds possess by nature an insatiable desire to know the truth.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Humans have a natural and endless craving to seek out and understand the truth.
This quote by Cicero emphasizes the inherent drive within humans to pursue knowledge and seek the truth. It suggests that understanding and discovering the truth is a fundamental aspect of human nature, and that this quest is never truly satisfiedβone always seeks deeper understanding and clarity.
Themes
TruthKnowledgeDesireNaturePhilosophy
In practice
Example use cases
In a seminar discussing the importance of critical thinking, one might say, 'As Cicero remarked, our minds possess by nature an insatiable desire to know the truth.'
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