Accompany Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero
“These studies are a spur to the young, a delight to the old: an ornament in prosperity, a consoling refuge in adversity; they are pleasure for us at home, and no burden abroad; they stay up with us at night, they accompany us when we travel, they are with us in our country visits.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: De Oratore, 55 BC
Books and learning accompany us through all phases of life, offering comfort and utility wherever we go.
In simple terms: Learning is a lifelong companion.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate reading for joy and resilience.
Themes
education
comfort
versatility
Mood
thoughtful
optimistic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- travel
- home life
- adversity
- prosperity
- leisure time
Key Concepts
humanist philosophy
cultural enrichment
Questions to Reflect On
- How does reading support you in hardship?
- What book has been your refuge?
A Different Perspective
May overstate the ease of access to books for everyone.
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