# Cicero — The Consolation of Philosophy character guide

> Cicero in The Consolation of Philosophy by Boethius.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0008-ii

## Who they are

Roman statesman and philosopher, cited as an example of eloquence and political virtue.

## In the story

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_consolation_of_philosophy_se/chapters/vii)

Cicero is cited as noting that the fame of the Roman Republic had not crossed the Caucasus in his day.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_consolation_of_philosophy_se/chapters/iv)

Cicero is referenced as having vigorously discussed the debate about providence in his work 'Divination'.

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_consolation_of_philosophy_se/chapters/endnotes)

Cited for De Republica and De Divinatione.

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