In doubtful cases the more liberal interpretation must always be preferred.

Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero

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True nobility is exempt from fear.

True nobility is exempt from fear.

Crimes are not to be measured by the issue of events, but by the bad...

Crimes are not to be measured by the issue of events, but by the bad...

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

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

I criticize by creation - not by finding fault.

I criticize by creation - not by finding fault.

By doubting we come at truth.

By doubting we come at truth.

For a tear is quickly dried, especially when shed for the misfortunes of others.

For a tear is quickly dried, especially when shed for the misfortunes of others.

Friendship improves happiness and abates misery, by the doubling of our joy and the dividing...

Friendship improves happiness and abates misery, by the doubling of our joy and the dividing...

We should not be so taken up in the search for truth, as to neglect...

We should not be so taken up in the search for truth, as to neglect...

What is permissible is not always honorable.

What is permissible is not always honorable.

Peace is liberty in tranquillity.

Peace is liberty in tranquillity.

We are in bondage to the law so that we might be free

We are in bondage to the law so that we might be free

The safety of the people shall be the highest law.

The safety of the people shall be the highest law.

All pain is either severe or slight, if slight, it is easily endured; if severe,...

All pain is either severe or slight, if slight, it is easily endured; if severe,...

There is no fortress so strong that money cannot take it.

There is no fortress so strong that money cannot take it.

Those wars are unjust which are undertaken without provocation. For only a war waged for...

Those wars are unjust which are undertaken without provocation. For only a war waged for...

Superstition is a senseless fear of God

Superstition is a senseless fear of God

The welfare of the people is the ultimate law

The welfare of the people is the ultimate law

The sinews of war are infinite money.

The sinews of war are infinite money.

Any man is liable to err, only a fool persists in error.

Any man is liable to err, only a fool persists in error.

To some extent I liken slavery to death.

To some extent I liken slavery to death.