Cicero: “There are, therefore, instances of civic courage that are not inferior…”

On the record44 BC

There are, therefore, instances of civic courage that are not inferior to the courage of the soldier.

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Cicero

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In his philosophical treatise, Cicero argues that civic courage, demonstrated in statesmanship, is as valuable as military bravery.

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Cicero: “There are, therefore, instances of civic courage that are not inferior to the courage of the soldier.”