The fair course is first to be good yourself, and then to look out for another of like character.
Cicero: “The fair course is first to be good yourself, and then to look out for another of like character.”
On the record44 BC
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Cicero
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
Offering guidance on cultivating meaningful relationships, this passage advises on the proper order of self-improvement before seeking a friend.
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