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Cicero's Influence on the Founding Fathers
- Cicero's influence on the Founding Fathers stemmed from their belief he defended Roman liberties against tyranny.
- They saw parallels between King George III and the threats Cicero faced, making his writings relevant.
John Adams on Education and Cicero
- John Adams urged his 14-year-old son, John Quincy Adams, to read Cicero.
- He emphasized that education's purpose was to create good men and useful citizens, not just for creativity.
Cicero's Remedy for Republics
- Cicero's influence was significant because he offered solutions for republics' collapse.
- His remedy emphasized legal institutions and law rather than relying solely on virtue.