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Marcus Tullius Cicero Quotes


In time of war the laws are silent.

It is foolish to tear one's hair in grief, as though sorrow would be made less by baldness.

It is not by muscle, speed, or physical dexterity that great things are achieved, but by reflection, force of character, and judgment.

It is the nature of every person to error, but only the fool perseveres in error.

It is the peculiar quality of a fool to perceive the faults of others and to forget his own.

It might be pardonable to refuse to defend some men, but to defend them negligently is nothing short of criminal.

It shows nobility to be willing to increase your debt to a man to whom you already owe much.

Just as the soul fills the body, so God fills the world. Just as the soul bears the body, so God endures the world. Just as the soul sees but is not seen, so God sees but is not seen. Just as the soul feeds the body, so God gives food to the world.

Justice consists in doing no injury to men; decency in giving them no offense.

Justice is the set and constant purpose which gives every man his due.

Knowledge which is divorced from justice, may be called cunning rather than wisdom.

Laws are silent in time of war.

Laws should be interpreted in a liberal sense so that their intention may be preserved.

Let us not listen to those who think we ought to be angry with our enemies, and who believe this to be great and manly. Nothing is so praiseworthy, nothing so clearly shows a great and noble soul, as clemency and readiness to forgive.

Liberty consists in the power of doing that which is permitted by the law.

Like associates with like.

Live as brave men; and if fortune is adverse, front its blows with brave hearts.

Love is the attempt to form a friendship inspired by beauty.

Memory is the treasury and guardian of all things.

More law, less justice.