Marcus Tullius Cicero Quotes

It is not by muscle, speed, or physical dexterity that great things are achieved, but by reflection, force of character, and judgment.

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We should never so entirely avoid danger as to appear irresolute and cowardly; but, at the same time, we should avoid unnecessarily exposing ourselves to danger, than which nothing can be more foolish.

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After victory, you have more enemies.

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But the Night Mother is mother to all! It is her voice we follow! Her will! Would you dare risk disobedience? And surely... punishment?

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Through ignorance of what is good and what is bad, the life of men is greatly perplexed.

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In friendship we find nothing false or insincere; everything is straight forward, and springs from the heart.

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This is a proof of a well-trained mind, to rejoice in what is good and to grieve at the opposite.

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I speak of that learning which wakes us acquainted with the boundless extent of nature, and the universe, and which even while we remain in this world, discovers to us both heaven, earth, and sea.

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It shows nobility to be willing to increase your debt to a man to whom you already owe much.

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The science of love is the philosophy of the heart

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Nothing is so unpredictable as a throw of the dice, and yet every man who plays often will at some time or other make a Venus-cast: now and then he indeed will make it twice and even thrice in succession. Are we going to be so feebleminded then as to aver that such a thing happened by the personal intervention of Venus rather than by pure luck?

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There is no opinion so stupid that it can't be expressed by some philosopher.

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Let our friends perish, provided that our enemies fall at the same time.

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A dissolute and intemperate youth hands down the body to old age in a worn-out state.

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All pain is either severe or slight, if slight, it is easily endured; if severe, it will without doubt be brief.

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Our span of life is brief, but is long enough for us to live well and honestly.

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Wisdom is the only thing which can relieve us from the sway of the passions and the fear of danger, and which can teach us to bear the injuries of fortune itself with moderation, and which shows us all the ways which lead to tranquility and peace.

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There are some duties we owe even to those who have wronged us. There is, after all, a limit to retribution and punishment.

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When confronted by a hungry wolf, it is unwise to goad the beast, as Cato would have us do. But it is equally unwise to imagine the snarling animal a friend and offer your hand, as Pompey does." "Perhaps you would have us climb a tree!

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It is difficult to set bounds to the price unless you first set bounds to the wish.

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