Who said "Gratitude is the mother of every other virtue."?

Cicero (106–43 BC). Source: For Plancius 80.

What is the original Latin?

haec enim est una virtus non solum maxima sed etiam mater virtutum omnium reliquarum. Translated from the original Latin by Spartan Surfers.

Is "Gratitude is the mother of every other virtue." on a shirt?

Yes. We print it to order on our tees in 7 illustrated looks, from $44, with free US shipping.

haec enim est una virtus non solum maxima sed etiam mater virtutum omnium reliquarum

Gratitude is the mother of every other virtue.

Cicero, For Plancius 80

Wear this line More lines

What it means

Cicero says he wants to be grateful above all else. Loyalty to parents, service to country and friendship all grow out of gratitude. Notice what you have been given and act on it.

The source

"Gratitude is the mother of every other virtue." Cicero said it in For Plancius 80. Translated from the original Latin by Spartan Surfers.

"haec enim est una virtus non solum maxima sed etiam mater virtutum omnium reliquarum"

Original Latin, For Plancius 80. Text read at thelatinlibrary.com.

Who said it

Cicero (106–43 BC). Rome's greatest orator and a consul who saved the Republic once and died defending it. He brought Greek philosophy into Latin for everyday Romans.

Questions

What does "Gratitude is the mother of every other virtue." mean?: Cicero says he wants to be grateful above all else. Loyalty to parents, service to country and friendship all grow out of gratitude. Notice what you have been given and act on it.
Who said "Gratitude is the mother of every other virtue."?: Cicero (106–43 BC). Source: For Plancius 80.
What is the original Latin?: haec enim est una virtus non solum maxima sed etiam mater virtutum omnium reliquarum. Translated from the original Latin by Spartan Surfers.
Is "Gratitude is the mother of every other virtue." on a shirt?: Yes. We print it to order on our tees in 7 illustrated looks, from $44, with free US shipping.

Cite this line

"Gratitude is the mother of every other virtue." (Cicero, For Plancius 80, translated by Spartan Surfers). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/gratitude-is-the-mother-of-every-other-virtue