Besides, he will not expose anyone to hatred or disrepute by groundless charges, but he will surely cleave to justice and honour so closely that he will submit to any loss, however heavy, rather than be untrue to them, and will face death itself rather than renounce them.
In a discussion of virtuous conduct, Cicero outlines the unwavering commitment to justice and honor expected of an upright individual.
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Moreover, all our thought and mental activity will be devoted either to planning for things that are morally right and that conduce to a good and happy life, or to the pursuits of science and learning.
From this attitude come greatness of soul and a sense of superiority to worldly conditions.
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