Use of Possessions in Cicero's Moral Framework
A succinct reflection on how possessions ought to be used with purpose and vigor. The quote emphasizes that what one has should be utilized meaningfully, and all actions should be performed with full effort. Strong moral guidance on personal life and conduct.
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Jed
Cicero
True Mirror Reflects Honest Wife's Beauty, Wife Says
A proverb about a wife's view of her own beauty as the true mirror, noting that her husband’s eye reflects authenticity and truth in appearance. The saying attributes the idea to John Tobin.
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John Tobin
Gladness and Temperance Fortunes in Doctor’s Nose Clash
In a vivid line from Longfellow a scene of slapstick chaos closes with a disrespectful slam on a doctor’s nose. The quirky quip echoes a moral fable tone.
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Temperance
Repose
Longfellow
Build a small house urges professional help and permits
A correspondent seeks a single book detailing all house construction steps from cement mixing to electrical work. The answer: no one book covers everything. licensing and permits require professionals and plans approval by a building department. A strong warning to abandon the project and hire experienced builders.
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