
“ For the function of wisdom is to discriminate between good and evil; whereas, inasmuch as all things morally wrong are evil, trickery prefers the evil to the good. ”
Marcus Tullius Cicero, On Duties (44 BC). copy citation
Author | Marcus Tullius Cicero |
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Source | On Duties |
Topic | wisdom evil good |
Date | 44 BC |
Language | English |
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Note | Translated by Walter Miller |
Weblink | http://www.constitution.org/rom/de_officiis.htm |