Marcus Tullius Cicero Quotes

The authority of those who teach is often an obstacle to those who want to learn.

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We should be careful that our benevolence does not exceed our means.

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In all matters, before beginning, a diligent preparation should be made.

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The soul in sleep gives proof of its divine nature.

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For hardly any man dances when sober, unless he is insane. Nor does he dance while alone, nor at a respectable and moderate party. Dancing is the final phase of a wild party with fancy decorations and a multitude of delights.

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In anger nothing right nor judicious can be done.

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Though liberty is established by law, we must be vigilant, for liberty to enslave us is always present under that very liberty. Our Constitution speaks of the "general welfare of the people." Under that phrase all sorts of excesses can be employed by lusting tyrants to make us bondsmen.

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Any man can make a mistake; only a fool keeps making the same one.

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We were born to unite with our fellow men, and to join in community with the human race.

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There is nothing god cannot do.

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I like myself, but I won't say I'm as handsome as the bull that kidnapped Europa.

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All places are filled with fools. [Lat., Stultorum plenea sunt omnia.]

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If we are forced, at every hour, to watch or listen to horrible events, this constant stream of ghastly impressions will deprive even the most delicate among us of all respect for humanity.

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But if you should take the bond of goodwill out of the universe no house or city could stand, nor would even the tillage of the fields abide. If that statement is not clear, then you may understand how great is the power of friendship and of concord from a consideration of the results of enmity and disagreement. For what house is so strong, or what state so enduring that it cannot be utterly overthrown by animosities and division?

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Let the punishment be proportionate to the offense.

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What is permissible is not always honorable.

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Hatreds not vowed and concealed are to be feared more than those openly declared.

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We should be as careful of our words as of our actions.

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There is no statement so absurd that no philosopher will make it.

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We must be ever on the search for some persons whom we shall love and who will love us in return. If good will and affection are taken away, every joy is taken from life.

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