Marcus Tullius Cicero
Marcus Tullius Cicero
Marcus Tullius Cicerowas a Roman philosopher, politician, lawyer, orator, political theorist, consul, and constitutionalist. He came from a wealthy municipal family of the Roman equestrian order, and was one of Rome's greatest orators and prose stylists...
NationalityRoman
ProfessionStatesman
god
There is nothing which God cannot do. [Lat., Nihil est quod deus efficere non possit.]
friendship world mankind
Friendship is the only thing in the world concerning the usefulness of which all mankind are agreed.
men evil limits
The evil implanted in man by nature spreads so imperceptibly, when the habit of wrong-doing is unchecked, that he himself can set no limit to his shamelessness.
inspirational eye light
Whatever is done without ostentation, and without the people being witnesses of it, is, in my opinion, most praiseworthy: not that the public eye should be entirely avoided, for good actions desire to be placed in the light; but notwithstanding this, the greatest theater for virtue is conscience.
philosophical planning careful
Before beginning, plan carefully.
truth philosophical imitation
In everything truth surpasses the imitation and copy.
war philosophical law
Laws are silent in time of war.
kindness feelings loan
That he who hath the loan of money has not repaid it, and he who has repaid has not the loan; but he who has acknowledged a kindness has it still, and he who has a feeling of it has requited it.
men might criminals
It might be pardonable to refuse to defend some men, but to defend them negligently is nothing short of criminal.
truth passion action
The Intellect engages us in the pursuit of Truth. The Passions impel us to Action.
children forever knows
Those who do not know history will forever remain children
inspirational motivational health
In nothing do men more nearly approach the gods, than in giving health to men.
gratitude acceptance simplicity
To be content with what we possess is the greatest and most secure of riches.
wise men opinion
No wise man has called a change of opinion in constancy.