In this treatise, Cicero explores the nature of divination, fate, and free will, offering insights that continue to resonate with contemporary readers. With wit and clarity, he provides an authoritative analysis of the various forms of fortune telling and divination practiced in his time and discusses the philosophical implications of these practices. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.