Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero

Whatever that be which thinks, understands, wills, and acts. it is something celestial and divine.

Whatever that be which thinks, understands, wills, and acts.

Summary

This quote suggests that the human capacity to think, understand, will, and act is something extraordinary, seemingly of celestial and divine origins. It implies that there is something transcendent about these abilities, elevating humans above purely material beings. It speaks to the inherent potential for greatness and the intrinsic connection between humans and the divine.

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By Marcus Tullius Cicero

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