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Cicero

Letters to Atticus Passage 4

Passage 664 of 1,479

Canonical reference 8.12.4

Latin

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primum igitur, haec qualia tibi esse videantur, etsi significata sunt a te, tamen accuratius mihi perscribas velim, deinde aliquid etiam in posterum prospicias fingasque quem me esse deceat et ubi me plurimum prodesse rei publicae sentias, ecquae pacifica persona desideretur an in bellatore sint omnia.

English AI-generated translation, non-official

Codex gpt-5.6-sol · Non-official working translation · 2026-09-11

First, therefore, although you have indicated your view, please write to me more precisely what you think of these actions. Then look somewhat into the future and imagine what part it would be fitting for me to play and where you think I can most benefit the republic. Is there any need for a peacemaker, or does everything depend upon the warrior?

French AI-generated translation, non-official

Codex gpt-5.6-sol · Non-official working translation · 2026-09-11

Je voudrais donc d’abord que tu m’écrives avec plus de précision quel jugement tu portes sur ces actes, bien que tu me l’aies déjà indiqué. Ensuite, regarde aussi vers l’avenir : imagine quel homme je dois être et où, selon toi, je puis servir le plus utilement la République. A-t-on besoin d’un rôle pacificateur, ou tout repose-t-il sur le guerrier ?

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