--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Exile is terrible to those who have, as…" description: "\"Exile is terrible to those who have, as it were, a circumscribed habitation; but not to those who look upon the whole globe but as one city.\" — Marcus ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b42/marcus-tullius-cicero-157_cities_exile-is-terrible-to-those-who-have-as-i_2470628.jpg" --- # Exile is terrible to those who have, as it were, a… ![“Exile is terrible to those who have, as it were, a circumscribed habitation; but not to those who look upon the whole globe but as one city.” quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b42/marcus-tullius-cicero-157_cities_exile-is-terrible-to-those-who-have-as-i_2470628.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b42/marcus-tullius-cicero-157_cities_exile-is-terrible-to-those-who-have-as-i_2470628.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b42/marcus-tullius-cicero-157_cities_exile-is-terrible-to-those-who-have-as-i_2470628.jpg) > “Exile is terrible to those who have, as it were, a circumscribed habitation; but not to those who look upon the whole globe but as one city.” [Marcus Tullius Cicero](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/marcus-tullius-cicero/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Cicero contrasts those confined to narrow spaces with those who see the world as a single city, highlighting perspective's impact. **In simple terms:** Seeing the world as one expands horizons. Key Takeaway Broaden your view of the world. Themes perspective freedom globalism Mood reflective inspirational Type philosophical political When to use this quote - travel - education - cross‑cultural work Key Concepts philosophy political theory Questions to Reflect On - How does your environment shape you? - Can you view your world as a whole? 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