Marcus Tullius Cicero ( 10 of 41 )
To stumble twice against the same stone is a proverbial disgrace.
To stumble twice against the same stone is a proverbial disgrace.
The harvest of old age is the recollection and abundance of blessing previously secured.
The harvest of old age is the recollection and abundance of blessing previously secured.
Virtue is a habit of the mind, consistent with nature and moderation and reason.
Virtue is a habit of the mind, consistent with nature and moderation and reason.
Justice consists of doing no one injury, decency in giving no one offense.
Justice consists of doing no one injury, decency in giving no one offense.
Brevity is a great charm of eloquence
Brevity is a great charm of eloquence
A tear dries quickly when it is shed for troubles of others.
A tear dries quickly when it is shed for troubles of others.
The foundation of justice is good faith.
The foundation of justice is good faith.
Brevity is the best recommendation of speech, whether in a senator or an orator.
Brevity is the best recommendation of speech, whether in a senator or an orator.
Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.
Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.
He does not seem to me to be a free man who does not sometimes do nothing.
He does not seem to me to be a free man who does not sometimes do nothing.
