I have convinced myself, and I hold--in view of the rapid movement of the soul, its vivid memory of the past and its prophetic knowledge of the future, its many accomplishments, its vast range of knowledge, its numerous discoveries --that a nature embracing such varied gifts cannot itself be mortal.
Cicero presents his personal conviction regarding the soul's immortality, citing its inherent capabilities and vast knowledge as evidence.
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