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All of us are faced countless times with the challenge of persuading others, whether we're trying to win a trivial argument with a friend or convince our coworkers about an important decision. Instead of relying on untrained instinct - and often failing as a result - we'd win more arguments if we learned the timeless art of verbal persuasion, or rhetoric.

How to Win an Election is an ancient Roman guide for campaigning that is as up-to-date as tomorrow's headlines. In 64 BC when idealist Marcus Cicero, Rome's greatest orator, ran for consul (the highest office in the Republic), his practical brother Quintus decided he needed some no-nonsense advice on running a successful campaign.

Can jokes win a hostile room, a hopeless argument, or even an election? You bet they can, according to Cicero, and he knew what he was talking about. One of Rome's greatest politicians, speakers, and lawyers, Cicero was also reputedly one of antiquity's funniest people. After he was elected commander-in-chief and head of state, his enemies even started calling him "the stand-up Consul". How to Tell a Joke provides a lively new translation of Cicero's essential writing on humor alongside that of the later Roman orator and educator Quintilian.  

In a world where social media, online relationships, and relentless self-absorption threaten the very idea of deep and lasting friendships, the search for true friends is more important than ever. In this short book, famous Roman politician and philosopher Cicero offers a compelling guide to finding, keeping, and appreciating friends. With wit and wisdom, Cicero teaches not only how to build friendships but also why they must be a key part of our lives. For, as Cicero says, life without friends is not worth living. 

Marcus Cicero, Rome's greatest statesman and orator, was elected to the Roman Republic's highest office at a time when his beloved country was threatened by power-hungry politicians, dire economic troubles, foreign turmoil, and political parties that refused to work together. Sound familiar? Cicero's letters, speeches, and other writings are filled with timeless wisdom and practical insight about how to solve these and other problems of leadership and politics. How to Run a Country collects the best of these writings to provide an entertaining, common-sense guide for modern leaders and citizens

When Israel Regardie wrote A Garden of Pomegranates in 1932, he designed it to be a simple yet comprehensive guidebook outlining the complex system of the Qabalah and providing a key to its symbolism. Since then, it has achieved the status of a classic among texts on the Qabalah.

Worried that old age will inevitably mean losing your libido, your health, and possibly your marbles too? Well, Cicero has some good news for you. In How to Grow Old, the great Roman orator and statesman eloquently describes how you can make the second half of life the best part of all - and why you might discover that reading and gardening are actually far more pleasurable than sex ever was.

"2000 Final Quotations" is an insightful and humorous collection of quotes from some of the world’s greatest thinkers, writers, artists, and statesmen. It contains contributions from Shakespeare, Gandhi and Carl Jung to Friedrich Nietzsche, Confucius and Leonardo da Vinci - and lots more! Stretching from Ancient Greece to 20th-century Germany, this wonderful compilation is guaranteed to inspire and entertain those who want a bit of extra philosophical guidance throughout their day.

One of the most influential Roman perspectives on religion came from a nonreligious belief system that is finding new adherents even today: Stoicism. How did the Stoics think about religion? In How to Think About God, Philip Freeman presents vivid new translations of Cicero's On the Nature of the Gods and The Dream of Scipio. In these brief works, Cicero offers a Stoic view of belief, divinity, and human immortality, giving eloquent expression to the religious ideas of one of the most popular schools of Roman and Greek philosophy.

Explore the depths of On Duties (Latin DE OFFICIIS), a captivating examination of virtue and expediency, revealing the intricate balance between the two. Celebrated figures such as St. Ambrose and St. Jerome recognized the enduring relevance of this text, underlining its importance through the centuries. As the second book ever printed on Gutenbergs press, it continues to be a cornerstone of education at Eton College. Authored by the renowned Marcus Tullius Cicero and thoughtfully translated by Walter Miller, this classic work is eloquently summarized by Geoffrey Edwards, inviting listeners to...

Towards the end of his life and his career as one of the leading politicians and orators in Rome, Marcus Tullius Cicero (106 BCE-43 BCE) was exiled to his country house. It was a time of political turmoil in the capital of the empire, caused by the power-grab of Julius Caesar. In the quiet of...

Israel Regardie wrote The Tree of Life, a book many consider his magnum opus, in 1932. Up until the time this book was published, very little information about true high magic was available to the public. In this book, Regardie reveals the secrets of real magic. He begins with an explanation of what magic is and, just as importantly, what magic is not. He explains the techniques of evocation and invocation, skrying, and astral travel. He shows how the Qabalah unites everything. He even gives a description of the secrets of sexual magick.

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Cicero on age and on friendship, distilled into direct modern English from our own complete translation of the Latin...

This complete edition spans 2,400 years (431 BCE–1944) in 40 hours, 155 speeches, and 52 speakers, including foundational addresses by Gandhi and Mao—voices that shaped modern Asia. Begin in 431 BCE with Demosthenes, whose structural genius remains the DNA of modern expression. Traverse Athens’ zenith via Pericles’ Funeral Oration, Alexander’s volatile proclamations, and Rome’s crisis in Cicero’s showdown with Cataline—featuring Caesar’s sole surviving senate address and Mark Antony’s incendiary eulogy.

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. The calmest book ever written about grief and death, by a man drowning in both. Cicero's five afternoons on how to face death, pain, grief, and fear, the Roman root of Stoic consolation, fresh from the Latin...

Cicero Podden är podden för dig som vill förstå marknaden på djupet. Varje avsnitt bjuder på analyser av börsen, makroekonomi och aktuella investeringsteman, tillsammans med erfarna förvaltare och intressanta gäster. Målet är enkelt – att hjälpa dig bli en bättre investerare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A philippic is a powerful and scathing speech directed at denouncing a political figure. This term originates from Demosthenes fierce attacks on Philip II of Macedon in the 4th century BCE. Cicero, inspired by Demosthenes, delivered his own series of orations against Mark Antony in 44 and 43 BC, aptly named the Philippics—also referred to as the Antonian Orations by Aulus Gellius. Ironically, these speeches were named after a series of warnings that failed to alert the Greeks about Philip, whose son, Alexander the Great, became one of historys most formidable conquerors. After Julius Caesars...

Dive into De Natura Deorum (On the Nature of the Gods), where we unravel the intriguing viewpoints of Stoicism, Epicureanism, and Academic Skepticism on essential religious dilemmas. Join Geoffrey Edwards as he navigates thought-provoking discussions about the problem of evil, the universes origins, the mysteries of divination, and the attributes of God(s). This podcast promises to stimulate your mind and spark a deeper understanding of these philosophical inquiries.This show includes AI-generated content.

Join us as we embark on a thought-provoking journey through On the Ends of Good and Evil (Latin DE FINIBUS BONORUM ET MALORUM), the seminal work by the renowned Marcus Tullius Cicero, beautifully translated by Harris Rackham. This podcast delves into the rich tapestry of philosophical perspectives surrounding the good life, exploring the insights of Skeptics, Epicureans, Stoics, Peripatetics, and Academics. Summarized by Geoffrey Edwards, each episode invites you to ponder the profound questions of morality and fulfillment. What does it truly mean to live well? Tune in and discover the ...

Discover the enduring themes of friendship and the profound wisdom that accompanies old age in this captivating work by Marcus Tullius Cicero (106 BC - 43 BC). Celebrated as one of Romes greatest orators and prose stylists, Ciceros insights have shaped European literature and philosophy for centuries. In this engaging exploration, we invite you to reflect on his timeless thoughts that continue to resonate today, beautifully narrated by David Wales. Join us on this journey through Ciceros reflections that celebrate the bonds of friendship and the richness of a life well-lived.