Accompany Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero
“These (literary) studies are the food of youth, and consolation of age; they adorn prosperity, and are the comfort and refuge of adversity; they are pleasant at home, and are no incumbrance abroad; they accompany us at night, in our travels, and in our rural retreats.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Oration on Literature, 45 BC
Literary studies nourish youth, console age, and provide comfort across life's stages.
In simple terms: Literature sustains and comforts throughout life.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate lifelong reading.
Themes
literature
comfort
growth
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
educational
personal
When to use this quote
- education
- elder care
- travel
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
humanities
lifelong learning
Questions to Reflect On
- What role does literature play in your life?
- How can you integrate reading into daily routines?
A Different Perspective
May not address practical needs directly.
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