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As a devoted servant of the Republic, I have always believed that the strength of our society rests upon the pillars of justice, eloquent discourse, and sound governance. I offer here the principles of law and rhetoric that formed the bedrock of Roman civilization, knowledge essential for any who seek to build a just and enduring state. Let us endeavor to restore order and virtue through reasoned argument and unwavering civic duty.
A Guide to Living in Accordance with Nature

I have seen the Republic itself swayed by the whims of passion and fear. True strength, for a man as for a state, is...

How to Move a Community: The Art of Persuasive Oratory

In my long career defending the Republic in the law courts and the Senate, I have learned this: a society is held together not...

A Roman Method for Training the Young Mind in Reason and Duty

A state, no matter how well its walls are built, is but a hollow shell without citizens of sound character and clear reason. If...

How to Forge Lasting Friendships: The Foundation of a Just Community

I have seen the Roman Republic rise on the shoulders of loyal men and tremble from the machinations of the faithless. Do not mistake...

How to Conduct an Embassy and Negotiate Treaties for the Common Good

The strength of a community, like that of Rome itself, is founded not merely upon its walls and arms, but upon the wisdom of...

A Method for Selecting Virtuous Leaders for the Commonwealth

A republic is nothing less than the property of the people, and it can only flourish when its care is entrusted to the most...

A Method for Judging the Character of a Newcomer

In the founding of any community, nothing is more vital than the quality of its citizens. A republic is built not of stones, but...

How to Determine Your Duty in Difficult Times

In the tumult of public and private life, we are often assailed by choices where the honorable path is obscured. This is no mere...

On the Proper Conduct of Argument: A Method for Finding Truth

A state cannot long endure if its decisions are made in the heat of passion or by the clamor of the mob. True wisdom,...

How to Conduct an Orderly Public Assembly for Sound Governance

A state is nothing less than a partnership in justice. Yet justice cannot be found where chaos reigns and the loudest voices drown out...

How to Mediate a Dispute and Preserve Concord

A republic is but a partnership in justice. Yet where men gather, disputes will arise, like weeds in a well-tended garden. To let them...

On the Foundation of Laws for a New Community

A community without law is but a gathering of beasts, ruled by force and passion. True liberty is found not in the absence of...