On the record44 BC
Whence it follows that man, if he is obedient to nature, cannot do harm to his fellow-man.
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Cicero
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gutenberg.orgCicero: “Whence it follows that man, if he is obedient to nature, cannot do harm to his fellow-man.”
Editor's note · Context
In his work on moral philosophy, Cicero argues that adherence to natural law inherently prevents individuals from harming others.
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