There is nothing so absurd but some philosopher has said it.

Nihil tam absurde dici potest, quod non dicatur ab aliquo philosophorum.

Cicero

On Divination

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Topic

Philosophers Viewpoint diversity

Author

Cicero

Source

On Divination

Medium

Philosophical dialogue

Genre

Philosophical literature

Language

Latin

Time

44 BC 40s BC 1st century BC

Era

Classical antiquity

Occupation

Philosopher Politician Writer

From

Italy Europe Roman Republic

Authentication Score 2

Citation

Cicero, Marcus Tullius. De Divinatione [Concerning Divination]. c. 44 BC, bk. 2, ch 58, sect. 119.

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Cui bono?

Cicero

Pro Milone

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Topic
Incentives
Speaker
Cicero
Source
Pro Milone
Medium
Speech
Genre
Political speech
Statement Type
Question
Language
Latin
Time
52 BC 50s BC 1st century BC
Era
Classical antiquity
Authentication Score 2
Original Citation

Cicero, Marcus Tullius. Pro Milone [In Defense of Milo]. c. 52 BC, sect. 32.

Current Citation

Cicero, Marcus Tullius. Pro Milone [For Milo], translated by D. H. Berry. Oxford University Press, 2009, sect. 32.

Another quote from Classical antiquity

The character which results from wealth is that of a prosperous fool.

Aristotle

Rhetoric

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Topic
Corrosive effects of wealth Downsides of wealth Wealth Character Fools

Author

Aristotle
Source
Rhetoric
Genre
Philosophical literature
Language
Greek
Time
322 BC 320s BC 4th century BC
Era
Classical antiquity
Authentication Score 2
Original Citation

Aristotle. Rhetoric. 322 BC, bk. 2, pt. 16, sect. 3.

Current Citation

Aristotle. The Art of Rhetoric, translated by Robin Waterfield. Oxford University Press, 2018, bk. 2, pt. 16, sect. 3.

Another quote originally in Latin

There cannot be salvation for any, except in the Church.

St. Cyprian

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Topic
Catholic church Salvation Christianity

Author

St. Cyprian
Medium
Letter
Genre
Religious literature
Language
Latin
Time
256 250s 3rd century
Era
Classical antiquity
Authentication Score 1
Citation

Saint Cyprian. Letter to Jubaianus. c. 256, sect. 21.