...We should not listen to those who think we should be deeply angry with our opponents, and consider that this is what a great-spirited and courageous man does. For nothing is more to be praised, nothing more worthy of a great and splendid man than to be easily appeased and forgiving.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
An affable temper and loftiness of spirit
Cicero, On Duties, Book I, p.35
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