Marcus Tullius Cicero Quotes

That which is usually called dotage is not the weak point of all old men, but only of such as are distinguished by their levity.

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The home is the empire! There is no peace more delightful than one's own fireplace.

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The master sometimes serves, and the servant sometimes is master.

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Time puts an end to speculation in opinions, and confirms the laws of nature.

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In times of war, the law falls silent.

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Within the character of the citizen, lies the welfare of the nation.

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So it may well be believed that when I found him taking a complete holiday, with a vast supply of books at command, he had the air of indulging in a literary debauch, if the term may be applied to so honorable an occupation.

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Lay down this rule of friendship: neither ask nor consent to do what is wrong. The plea, 'for friendship's sake,' is a discreditable one, and should not be admitted for a moment. We should ask from friends and do for friends only what is good.

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The thirst of desire is never filled, nor fully satisfied.

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Time destroys the speculation of men, but it confirms nature.

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Friendship, on the other hand, serves a great host of different purposes all at the same time. In whatever direction you turn, it still remains yours. No barrier can shut it out. It can never be untimely; it can never be in the way. We need friendship all the time, just as much as we need the proverbial prime necessities of life, fire and water.

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There is in fact a true law namely right reason, which is in accordance with nature, applies to all men and is unchangeable and eternal. ... It will not lay down one rule at Rome and another at Athens, nor will it be one rule today and another tomorrow. But there will be one law eternal and unchangeable binding all times and upon all peoples.

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Our minds possess by nature an insatiable desire to know the truth.

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

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In men of the highest character and noblest genius there is to be found an insatiable desire for honor, command, power, and glory.

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There is not a moment without some duty.

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He has no other recommendation, save an assumed and crafty solemnity of demeanour.

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Hmm... That's like telling you about the cold of space, or terror of midnight. Sithis is all those things. He is... the Void.

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O tempora! O mores! O what times (are these)! what morals!

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For one day spent well, and agreeably to your precepts, is preferable to an eternity of error.

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