Things sacred should not only be touched with the hands, but unviolated in thought. [Lat., Res sacros non modo manibus attingi, sed… — Marcus Tullius Cicero Copy Share Image
But if you should take the bond of goodwill out of the universe no house or city could stand, nor would even… — Marcus Tullius Cicero Copy Share Image
I will adhere to the counsels of good men, although misfortune and death should be the consequence. — Marcus Tullius Cicero Copy Share Image
If we are not ashamed to think it, we should not be ashamed to say it. — Marcus Tullius Cicero Copy Share Image
Whatever is done without ostentation, and without the people being witnesses of it, is, in my opinion, most praiseworthy: not that the… — Marcus Tullius Cicero Copy Share Image
What one has, one ought to use: and whatever he does he should do with all his might. — Marcus Tullius Cicero Copy Share Image
Sound conviction should influence us rather than public opinion. — Marcus Tullius Cicero Copy Share Image
Care should be taken that the punishment does not exceed the guilt; and also that some men do not suffer for offenses… — Marcus Tullius Cicero Copy Share Image
Nature ordains that a man should wish the good of every man, whoever he may be, for this very reason that he… — Marcus Tullius Cicero Copy Share Image
Every man should bear his own grievances rather than detract from the comforts of another. — Marcus Tullius Cicero Copy Share Image
Hours and days and months and years go by; the past returns no more, and what is to be we cannot know;… — Marcus Tullius Cicero Copy Share Image
According to the law of nature it is only fair that no one should become richer through damages and injuries suffered by… — Marcus Tullius Cicero Copy Share Image
War should be undertaken in such a way as to show that its only object is peace. — Marcus Tullius Cicero Copy Share Image
Of evils one should choose the least. [Lat., Ex malis eligere minima oportere.] — Marcus Tullius Cicero Copy Share Image
But as to the affection which anyone may have for us, it is the first demand of duty that we do most… — Marcus Tullius Cicero Copy Share Image
Laws should be interpreted in a liberal sense so that their intention may be preserved. — Marcus Tullius Cicero Copy Share Image
It is not enough merely possess virtue, as if it were an art; it should be practiced. — Marcus Tullius Cicero Copy Share Image
We should measure affection, not like youngsters by the ardor of its passion, but by its strength and constancy. — Marcus Tullius Cicero Copy Share Image
The leaders should all relate to this principle: the governed must be as happy as possible. — Marcus Tullius Cicero Copy Share Image
This is our special duty, that if anyone specially needs our help, we should give him such help to the utmost of… — Marcus Tullius Cicero Copy Share Image
Laughing, laughing, laughing, laughing! It is the jester! A voice from the Void, to cheer poor Cicero! I accept your gift, dearest Night Mother.… — Marcus Tullius Cicero Copy Share Image
This is a proof of a well-trained mind, to rejoice in what is good and to grieve at the opposite. — Marcus Tullius Cicero Copy Share Image
Let art, then, imitate nature, find what she desires, and follow as she directs. For in invention nature is never last, education never first;… — Marcus Tullius Cicero Copy Share Image
“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.” — Marcus Tullius Cicero Copy Share Image
Things sacred should not only be touched with the hands, but unviolated in thought. [Lat., Res sacros non modo manibus attingi, sed ne cogitatione… — Marcus Tullius Cicero Copy Share Image
Physicians, when the cause of disease is discovered, consider that the cure is discovered. — Marcus Tullius Cicero Copy Share Image
Nihil est incertius vulgo, nihil obscurius voluntate hominum, nihil fallacius ratione tota comitiorum. (Nothing is more unpredictable than the mob, nothing more obscure than… — Marcus Tullius Cicero Copy Share Image
The foundations of justice are that on one shall suffer wrong; then, that the public good be promoted. — Marcus Tullius Cicero Copy Share Image
Friendship embraces innumerable ends; turn where you will it is ever at your side; no barrier shuts it out; it is never untimely and… — Marcus Tullius Cicero Copy Share Image
