On the record44 BC
But if my soul is to perish with my body, nevertheless do you from awe of the gods, who guard and govern this fair universe, preserve my memory by the loyalty and piety of your lives.
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In a philosophical work on old age, Cicero urges his audience to honor his memory through virtuous living, even if his soul perishes.
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