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Certain Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero

“There is, I know not how, a certain presage, as it were, of a future existence; and this takes the deepest root, and is most discoverable, in the greatest geniuses and most exalted souls.” quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero
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“There is, I know not how, a certain presage, as it were, of a future existence; and this takes the deepest root, and is most discoverable, in the greatest geniuses and most exalted souls.”

Marcus Tullius Cicero

About This Quote

Source Speech: Oration, 1st century BC

Cicero suggests that great minds feel a prophetic hint of future possibilities, rooted deep within them.

In simple terms: Great thinkers sense a deep, future‑oriented intuition.

Key Takeaway

Trust your inner foresight.

Themes

philosophy intuition future

Mood

reflective inquisitive

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • creative work
  • strategic planning
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

prophetic insight cognitive depth

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you recognize a genuine insight?
  • What risks come from acting on intuition?
A Different Perspective

Such presages can be vague and hard to act upon.

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