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From "Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans" by Plutarch
Marcus Tullius Cicero
A renowned Roman orator, statesman, and philosopher.
Core Belief
"A belief in the importance of eloquence, reason, and virtue for maintaining a free and just republic."
Worldview
Sees the world as a stage for great actions and moral struggles, where individuals can achieve lasting fame through their contributions to the state.
Personality
Eloquent, ambitious, and deeply committed to the Roman Republic, Cicero is portrayed as a complex figure torn between his desire for glory and his commitment to justice and the well-being of his country.
In Their Own Words
"What a pleasant consul we have, my friends."
"I wished my wife to be not so much as suspected."
"All human bodies yield to Death's decree, The soul survives to all eternity."
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