Long life is denied us; therefore let us do something to show that we have lived. — Marcus Tullius Cicero Copy Share Image
It shows a weak mind not to bear prosperity as well as adversity with moderation. — Marcus Tullius Cicero Copy Share Image
It shows a brave and resolute spirit not to be agitated in exciting circumstances. — 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
Let us not listen to those who think we ought to be angry with our enemies, and who believe this to be… — Marcus Tullius Cicero Copy Share Image
It shows nobility to be willing to increase your debt to a man to whom you already owe much. — Marcus Tullius Cicero Copy Share Image
Wisdom is the only thing which can relieve us from the sway of the passions and the fear of danger, and which… — Marcus Tullius Cicero Copy Share Image
It is a strong proof of men knowing most things before birth, that when mere children they grasp innumerable facts with such… — Marcus Tullius Cicero Copy Share Image
This wine is forty years old. It certainly doesn't show its age. — Marcus Tullius Cicero Copy Share Image
Thou knowest how numerous this tribe is, how united and how powerful in the assemblies. I will plead in a low voice… — 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