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Cicero: The interests of society, however, and its common bonds will be best conserved, if kindness be shown to each individual…

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The interests of society, however, and its common bonds will be best conserved, if kindness be shown to each individual in proportion to the closeness of his relationship.
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Cicero

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In his work on moral obligations, Cicero asserts that societal bonds are best preserved when kindness is extended to individuals based on the proximity of their relationship.

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