Comedy Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero
“I wonder that a soothsayer doesn't laugh whenever he sees another soothsayer.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Unknown or Cicero's writings, 1st century BC
A soothsayer should find humor in the absurdity of another claiming the same prophetic power.
In simple terms: Prophets should laugh at each other's pretensions.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the folly of false certainty.
Themes
humor
skepticism
authority
prophecy
Mood
wry
critical
Type
aphilosophical
satirical
When to use this quote
- political debate
- religious discourse
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
self‑awareness
irony
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you trust those who claim to see the future?
- What does it mean to be a true seer?
A Different Perspective
Prophets may be equally flawed, undermining credibility.
![“Things sacred should not only be touched with the hands, but unviolated in thought. [Lat., Res sacros non modo manibus attingi, sed ne cogitatione quidem violari fas fuit.]” quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/deb/marcus-tullius-cicero-157_hands_things-sacred-should-not-only-be-touched_11960.jpg)
