Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero

No one can be brave who considers pain to be the greatest evil in life, or can they be temperate who considers pleasure to be the highest good.

No one can be brave who considers pain to be the greatest ev

Summary

This quote emphasizes the idea that true bravery and temperance cannot exist if pain is considered to be the worst thing in life, or if pleasure is seen as the ultimate good. It implies that being brave requires facing and overcoming pain, while being temperate requires exercising self-control and not prioritizing immediate pleasure. Therefore, a person who fears pain above all else or pursues pleasure at all costs cannot truly embody these virtues.

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By Marcus Tullius Cicero

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