On the record44 BC
People who are always bringing up their services are a nuisance.
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Cicero
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gutenberg.orgCicero: “People who are always bringing up their services are a nuisance.”
Editor's note · Context
From his work on friendship, Cicero offers a direct critique of those who constantly remind others of their past favors.
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