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How to Combine Action & Contemplation | Katharina Volk on Cicero & Caesar

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Action Reflects Thought

Cicero and Caesar exemplify a unique blend of intellectual rigor and decisive action in their lives. Their contributions to statecraft, ethics, and literature surpass those of dedicated intellectuals, showcasing a profound congruence between their ideas and actions. Caesar's character, defined by rationality and bluntness, is mirrored in his terse writing style and his revolutionary political decisions, which include strict rules against convention and bold reforms. This consistency underscores the aesthetic beauty of their intellectual and political legacies, revealing the impact of thought on action and vice versa.

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