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Time destroys the speculation of men, but it confirms nature
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"Time destroys the speculation of men, but it confirms nature"

- Cicero

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This quote by Cicero speaks to the idea that time is a fantastic equalizer. It is a tip that no matter just how much we may speculate or prepare, time will ultimately have its method. It is a tip that no matter just how much we may attempt to manage our lives, nature will constantly have the last word. Time is a powerful force that can cause excellent change, and it is something that we can not control. Nature, on the other hand, is something that is continuous and imperishable. It is a suggestion that no matter how much we may attempt to manipulate our lives, nature will constantly stay the same. This quote is a reminder that no matter how much we might try to control our lives, nature will always have the last word. It is a suggestion that no matter how much we may hypothesize or plan, time will ultimately have its method.

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Cicero This quote is written / told by Cicero between 106 BC and 43 BC. He was a famous Philosopher from Rome, the quote is categorized under the topic Men. The author also have 129 other quotes.

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