Cicero (Marcus Tullius Cicero) ( 10 of 163 )
This is a proof of a well-trained mind, to rejoice in what is
good and to grieve at the read more
This is a proof of a well-trained mind, to rejoice in what is
good and to grieve at the opposite.
[Lat., Ergo hoc proprium est animi bene constituti, et laetari
bonis rebus, et dolere contrariis.]
From all sides there is equally a way to the lower world.
[Lat., Undique ad inferos tantundem viae est.]
From all sides there is equally a way to the lower world.
[Lat., Undique ad inferos tantundem viae est.]
So near is falsehood to truth that a wise man would do well not
to trust himself on the read more
So near is falsehood to truth that a wise man would do well not
to trust himself on the narrow edge.
[Lat., Ita enim finitima sunt falsa veris ut in praecipitem locum
non debeat se sapiens committere.]
To-morrow will give some food for thought.
[Lat., Aliquod crastinus dies ad cogitandum dabit.]
To-morrow will give some food for thought.
[Lat., Aliquod crastinus dies ad cogitandum dabit.]
It is generally said, "Past labors are pleasant," Euripides says,
for you all know the Greek verse, "The recollection read more
It is generally said, "Past labors are pleasant," Euripides says,
for you all know the Greek verse, "The recollection of past
labors is pleasant."
[Lat., Vulgo enim dicitur, Jucundi acti labores: nec male
Euripides: concludam, si potero, Latine: Graecum enim hunc
versum nostis omnes: Suavis laborum est proeteritorum memoria.
Death darkens his eyes, and unplumes his wings,
Yet the sweetest song is the last he sings:
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Death darkens his eyes, and unplumes his wings,
Yet the sweetest song is the last he sings:
Live so, my Love, that when death shall come,
Swan-like and sweet it may waft thee home.
We are all exited by the love of praise, and the noblest are most
influenced by glory.
[Lat., read more
We are all exited by the love of praise, and the noblest are most
influenced by glory.
[Lat., Trahimur omnes laudis studio, et optimus quisque maxime
gloria ducitur.]
Calumny is only the noise of madmen.
Calumny is only the noise of madmen.
There is no more sure tie between friends than when they are
united in their objects and wishes.
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There is no more sure tie between friends than when they are
united in their objects and wishes.
[Lat., Neque est ullum certius amicitiae vinculum, quam consensus
et societas consiliorum et voluntatum.,]
No wise man ever thought that a traitor should be trusted.
[Lat., Nemo unquam sapiens proditori credendum putavit.]
No wise man ever thought that a traitor should be trusted.
[Lat., Nemo unquam sapiens proditori credendum putavit.]
