Marcus Tullius Cicero Quotes

What society does to its children, so will its children do to society.

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What is there that is illustrious that is not also attended by labor?

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The celestial order and the beauty of the universe compel me to admit that there is some excellent and eternal Being, who deserves the respect and homage of men

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Whatever befalls in accordance with nature should be accounted good.

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Wars are to be undertaken in order that it may be possible to live in peace without molestation.

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

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In ancient times music was the foundation of all the sciences. Education was begun with music with the persuasion that nothing could be expected of a man who was ignorant of music.

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Superstition is an unreasoning fear of God.

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Not in opinion but in nature is law founded.

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But as to the affection which anyone may have for us, it is the first demand of duty that we do most for him who loves us most; but we should measure affection, not like youngsters, by the ardour of its passion, but rather by its strength and constancy.

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Fear is not a lasting teacher of duty.

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To disregard what the world thinks of us is not only arrogant but utterly shameless. [Lat., Negligere quid de se quisque sentiat, non solum arrogantis est, sed etiam omnino dissoluti.]

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Let the force of arms give place to law and justice.

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Sound conviction should influence us rather than public opinion.

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If nature does not ratify law, then all the virtues may lose their sway.

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Let us assume that entertainment is the sole end of reading; even so I think you would hold that no mental employment is so broadening to the sympathies or so enlightening to the understanding. Other pursuits belong not to all times, all ages, all conditions; but this gives stimulus to our youth and diversion to our old age; this adds a charm to success, and offers a haven of consolation to failure. Through the night-watches, on all our journeyings, and in our hours of ease, it is our unfailing companion.

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A good man will not lie, although it be for his profit.

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Pardon is granted to necessity.

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We should not be so taken up in the search for truth, as to neglect the needful duties of active life; for it is only action that gives a true value and commendation to virtue.

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There is no quality I would rather have, and be thought to have, than gratitude. For it is not only the greatest virtue, but is the mother of all the rest.

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