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Cicero illustrates what people should be instead of who they really are. This only goes on to prove that his thoughts of virtues and morality are best familiarized with knowledge, wisdom and understanding. “…we every-day people must observe and live up to that moral right which comes within the range of our comprehension…”(Cicero). His views are ignored as today we, as a human race, are selfish and ignorant for the most part. Most people understand and some even believe in what Cicero has said, yet it is easier to live in ignorance and easy life than to be morally good. His views are ignored as today we, as a human race, are selfish and ignorant for the most part. Most people understand and some even believe in what Cicero has said, yet it is easier to live in ignorance and easy life than to be morally good. It is in our nature as humans today to take the easiest route and seek the immediate benefits for ourselves or our personal gain.

Richard Nixon is a perfecet example of using power and position for selfish gains. The Watergate incident led to uncover many things about Nixon, "which included campaign fraud, political espionage and sabotage, illegal break-ins, improper tax audits, illegal wiretapping on a massive scale, and a secret slush fund laundered in Mexico to pay those who conducted these operations." Nixon tried to use his presidency to do whatever he wanted and it backfired horribly, costing him his presidency and if not for the leniance of president Ford, he would have been sent to prison for a long time.



In complete contrast to Nixon in today's modern world, there are some acute instances of almost pure moral goodness. One of these examples is the volunteers who give up months, if not years of their lives to go help in Africa. These "heros" of moral goodness sacrifice so much for nothing, but the knowledge that they are helping others. Citations Watergate scandal." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. 15 Dec 2007, 02:49 UTC. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 16 Dec 2007 . CNoren