Change Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero
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“No sensible man (among the many things that have been written on this kind) ever imputed inconsistency to another for changing his mind. [Lat., Nemo doctus unquam (multa autem de hoc genere scripta sunt) mutationem consili inconstantiam dixit esse.]”
About This Quote
Source Philosophical Treatise: De Officiis, 44 BC
Changing one’s mind should not be seen as inconsistency but as thoughtful adaptation.
In simple terms: Mind change ≠ inconsistency.
Key Takeaway
Adapt wisely.
Themes
philosophy
flexibility
integrity
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
classical
ethical
When to use this quote
- political debate
- personal decision‑making
- leadership
Key Concepts
Stoicism
ethical reasoning
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it right to change your stance?
- How to signal thoughtful revision?
A Different Perspective
Frequent flips can erode trust.
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![“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)
