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Cicero: “And if his speech have also dignity combined with moderation, he will be admired beyond all measure, especially if these…”

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And if his speech have also dignity combined with moderation, he will be admired beyond all measure, especially if these qualities are found in a young man.
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Cicero

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From a treatise on moral duties, this passage discusses the admirable qualities of a young man's speech.

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