Marcus Tullius Cicero Quotes

Men, in whatever anxiety they may be, if they are men, sometimes indulge in relaxation.

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How do our philosophers act? Do they not inscribe their signatures to the very essays they write on the propriety of despising glory.

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If only every man would make proper use of his strength and do his utmost, he need never regret his limited ability.

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There is no mortal whom pain and disease do not reach.

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The strictest law often causes the most serious wrong

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Any man may make a mistake; none but a fool will stick to it. Second thoughts are best as the proverb says. [Lat., Cujusvis hominis est errare; nullius, nisi insipientis, in errore perseverae. Posteriores enim cogitationes (ut aiunt) sapientiores solent esse.]

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No one dances sober, unless he is insane.

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We can more easily avenge an injury than requite a kindness; on this account, because there is less difficulty in getting the better of the wicked than in making one's self equal with the good.

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History illumes reality, vitalizes memory, provides guidance in daily life

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Frugality includes all the other virtues.

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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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A letter does not blush.

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There are no true friends in politics.

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Socrates, indeed, when he was asked of what country he called himself, said, "Of the world"; for he considered himself an inhabitant and a citizen of the whole world.

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In this statement, my Scipio, I build on your own admirable definition, that there can be no community, properly so called, unless it be regulated by a combination of rights. And by this definition it appears that a multitude of men may be just as tyrannical as a single despot and indeed this is the most odious of all tyrannies, since no monster can be more barbarous than the mob, which assumes the name and mask of the people.

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No one could ever meet death for his country without the hope of immortality.

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For there is but one essential justice which cements society, and one law which establishes this justice. This law is right reason, which is the true rule of all commandments and prohibitions. Whoever neglects this law, whether written or unwritten, is necessarily unjust and wicked.

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Cannot people realize how large an income is thrift?

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The real friend is another self.

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It is the nature of every person to error, but only the fool perseveres in error.

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