Philosophy, rightly defined, is simply the love of wisdom.

Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero

Topics: Wisdom Quotes

The sinews of war are infinite money.

The sinews of war are infinite money.

True glory takes root, and even spreads; all false pretences, like flowers, fall to the...

True glory takes root, and even spreads; all false pretences, like flowers, fall to the...

Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others.

Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others.

The celestial order and the beauty of the universe compel me to admit that there...

The celestial order and the beauty of the universe compel me to admit that there...

Thrift is of great revenue.

Thrift is of great revenue.

In everything truth surpasses the imitation and copy.

In everything truth surpasses the imitation and copy.

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.

As I approve of a youth that has something of the old man in him,...

As I approve of a youth that has something of the old man in him,...

As I give thought to the matter, I find four causes for the apparent misery...

As I give thought to the matter, I find four causes for the apparent misery...

The law is silent during war

The law is silent during war

Empire and liberty.

Empire and liberty.

To know the laws is not to memorize their letter but to grasp their full...

To know the laws is not to memorize their letter but to grasp their full...

Superstition is a senseless fear of God

Superstition is a senseless fear of God

If I err in my belief that the souls of men are immortal, I err...

If I err in my belief that the souls of men are immortal, I err...

He only employs his passion who can make no use of his reason

He only employs his passion who can make no use of his reason

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

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

Victory is by nature insolent and haughty.

Victory is by nature insolent and haughty.

I add this, that rational ability without education has oftener raised man to glory and...

I add this, that rational ability without education has oftener raised man to glory and...

The safety of the people shall be the highest law.

The safety of the people shall be the highest law.

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

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