Source: Select Orations of Marcus Tullius Cicero
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Famous Marcus Tullius Cicero Quotes
“Prosperity demands of us more prudence and moderation than adversity.”
“Reason is the mistress and queen of all things. [Lat., Domina omnium et regina ratio.]”
“Care must be taken that the punishment does not exceed the offence.”
Source: The Academic Questions: Treatise De Finibus and Tusculan Disputations of M. R. Cicero, with a Sketch of the Greek Philosophers Mentioned by Cicero
“He has no other recommendation, save an assumed and crafty solemnity of demeanour.”
“Honourable mention encourages science, and merit is fostered by praise.”
“How much in love with himself, and that too without a rival!”
“Ignorance of impending evil is far better than a knowledge of its approach.”
“Let every man practise the trade which he best understands.”
“No deceit is so veiled as that which lies concealed behind the semblance of courtesy.”
“Politeness and an affable address are our best introduction.”
“Sound conviction should influence us rather than public opinion.”
“That folly of old age which is called dotage is peculiar to silly old men, not to age itself.”
“That which is not forbidden, is not on that account permitted.”
“The house should derive dignity from the master, not the master from the house.”
“There is sufficient reward in the mere consciousness of a good action.”
“Time puts an end to speculation in opinions, and confirms the laws of nature.”
“We are not born for ourselves alone.”
Source: The Orations
“We make allowance for necessity.”
Source: M. Tullii Ciceronis
“Who can love the man he fears. or by who he thinks he is himself feared?”