De Officiis by Marcus Tullius Cicero

(9 User reviews)   1307
By Michelle Girard Posted on Jan 9, 2026
In Category - Parenting
Cicero, Marcus Tullius, 107 BCE-44 BCE Cicero, Marcus Tullius, 107 BCE-44 BCE
Latin
"De Officiis" by Marcus Tullius Cicero is a treatise written in 44 BC, during the final months of Cicero's life. Addressed as a letter to his son studying in Athens, this three-part work explores how to live morally and fulfill one's duties. Cicero examines what is honorable, what serves one's advantage, and how to navigate apparent conflicts betwe...
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true virtue and expediency never truly conflict—only seeming to do so. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Donna Young
3 months ago

I was searching for something reliable and the author anticipates common questions and addresses them well. An unexpectedly enjoyable experience.

Kenneth Allen
4 months ago

As an avid reader, the style is confident yet approachable. A valuable addition to my digital library.

Melissa Adams
3 months ago

Compared to other books on this topic, the clarity of the writing makes this accessible to a wide audience. This was both informative and enjoyable.

Aiden White
4 months ago

I have to admit, the diagrams and footnotes included in this version are very helpful. It exceeded all my expectations.

Ethan Hall
3 months ago

I picked this up late one night and the clarity of explanations makes revisiting sections worthwhile. I’ll be referencing this again soon.

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