# Cicero — What Is Property? character guide

> Cicero in What Is Property? by Pierre-Joseph Proudhon.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0002-what-is-property

## Who they are

Roman orator and philosopher cited on natural law.

## In the story

### [§ 2: Occupation, as the Title to Property](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/what_is_property_se/chapters/2-occupation-as-the-title-to-property)

Quoted for his theater analogy, which Proudhon interprets as supporting equality and limited possession.

### [§ 3: Prescription Gives No Title to Property](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/what_is_property_se/chapters/3-prescription-gives-no-title-to-property)

Mentioned in the context of the consent of mankind as an indication of nature, not a law of nature.

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