"Death is not natural for a state as it is for a human being, for whom death is not only necessary, but frequently even desirable"
- Cicero
About this Quote
Cicero is highlighting the contrast between the naturalness of death for people and the unnaturalness of death for a state. While death is an inevitable and even preferable part of human existence, it is not the same for a state. A state needs stability and continuity, making death a disruption to the flow of its presence. Cicero suggests that death is a repercussion of the limited nature of human presence, but a state should pursue an eternal existence. This quote highlights the significance of preserving and maintaining the all time of a state's presence, for its connection is essential for the success of its people.
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