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 * __Cicero's Teachings in United States History__**

1. When looking back into our nations history Cicero's teachings have been used continuously. A great example of when his valuable teachings have been used best was in the Philadelphia Convention. This was when when the founding fathers of our nation got together to form a constitution, Cicero's teachings had a great impact on the things that they planned on including in the constitution. One of Cicero's teachings that was used was everyones fair chance in pursuing happiness. This gave light to the spreading of equality in throughout our nation.

2. "To proceed beyond the universal bond of our common humanity, there is the closer one of belonging to the same people, tribe, and tongue, by which men are very closely bound together; it is a still closer relation to be citizens of the same city-state; for fellow-citizens have much in common -forum, temples colonnades, streets, statutes, laws, courts, rights of suffrage, to say nothing of social and friendly circles and diverse business relations with many."

When analyzing the definition of patriotism, signs of Cicero's impact on our nations "way of life" are extremely evident. The word patriotism "comes from a Greek word meaning fatherland. For most of history, love of fatherland or homeland was an attachment to the physical features of the land. But that notion changed in the eighteenth century, when the ideals of democracy, socialism, and communism strongly emerged into political thought. Patriotism was still a love of one's country that included connections to the land and people, but then also included its customs and traditions, pride in its history, and devotion to its welfare."

In our nation's history moments that have included much patriotism are: The American Revolution and World War II. Before and during these wars, there was much support coming from the American people. Following Cicero's teachings, the American people did what they could in order to show their support for their nation.



__**Use of Cicero's Teachings in Today's Society**__

1. "Who kindly sets a wand'rer on his way Does e'en as if he lit another's lamp by his: No less shines his, when he his friend's hath lit."

In this example Cicero is teaching people to always help everyone even if they are strangers. Cicero says that helping others costs us nothing at all. In todays society, there are many people that choose to give to others because of their own good will. These people include: Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, and Angelina Jolie.

"Oprah Winfrey, love her or hate her, donated $52 million dollars //in 2005 alone// to charitable organizations and functions. The other two celebrities filling out the other $6 million are Steven Spielberg ($3 million) and Angelina Jolie ($3 million +)"



2. "And while every virtue attracts us and makes us love those who seem to possess it, still justice and generosity do so most of all. Nothing, moreover, is more conducive to love and intimacy than compatibility of character in good men; for when two people have the same ideals and the same tastes, it is a natural consequence that each loves the other as himself"

In our times, there are numerous friendships thats are full of love and compassion. Though some of these friendships may be based on the own selfish reasons of someone, there are still many that are truly to be considered a "true" friendship. Cicero believes that there is nothing more important than justice and generosity being used. He also states that it is natural that two people in a friendship love each other as they love themselves.

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__**Citations**__

1. Miller, Walter. "Cicero's De Officiis." 03/11/2004 December 2007 <[|http://www.stoics.com/cicero_book.html>.] 2. Lamb, Annete. "Patriotism." __The Topic__ 02/2002 December 2007 <[|http://www.42explore2.com/patriot.htm>.] 3. Jarespond. "Forbes: Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, Angelina Jolie donate $58 million to charity over in 12 months." __Progressive__ 05/12/2006 December 2007 <[|http://www.progressiveu.org/010506-forbes-oprah-winfrey-steven-spielberg-angelina-jolie-donate-58-million-to-charity-over-in-12-months>.]