The beginnings of all things are small.
About this quote
- Attributed to
- Cicero
- Source
- Cicero, De Finibus Bonorum et Malorum, V. 21.
- Culture / tradition
- Roman
- Attribution status
- ✓ Verified source
- Verification
- Primary reference
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