Marcus Tullius Cicero Quotes

For every man's nature is concealed with many folds of disguise, and covered as it were with various veils. His brows, his eyes, and very often his countenance, are deceitful, and his speech is most commonly a lie.

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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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We rejoice in the joys of our friends as much as we do our own, and we are equally grieved at their sorrows. Wherefore the wise people will feel toward their friends as they do toward themselves, and whatever labor they would encounter with a view to their own pleasure, they will encounter also for the sake of their friends.

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It is not enough to acquire wisdom, it is necessary to employ it.

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To live long it is necessary to live slowly.

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A thankful heart is the greatest virtue.

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The existence of virtue depends entirely upon its use.

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History is the witness that testifies to the passing of time.

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Though laughter is allowable, a horse-laugh is abominable.

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I am of the opinion which you have always held, that "viva voce" voting at elections is the best method. [Lat., Nam ego in ista sum sententia, qua te fuisse semper scio, nihil ut feurit in suffragiis voce melius.]

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Genius is fostered by industry.

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Memory is the receptacle and sheath of all knowledge

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Peace is freedom in tranquility.

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We must not only obtain Wisdom: we must enjoy her.

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I criticize by creation - not by finding fault.

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Pleasant is the recollection of dangers past.

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The precept, "Know yourself," was not solely intended to obviate the pride of mankind; but likewise that we might understand our own worth.

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The diligent farmer plants trees, of which he himself will never see the fruit.

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He who acknowledges a kindness has it still, and he who has a grateful sense of it has requited it.

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We are obliged to respect, defend and maintain the common bonds of union and fellowship that exist among all members of the human race.

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