A letter does not blush.

Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero

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

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

To those who are engaged in commercial dealings, justice is indispensable for the conduct of...

To those who are engaged in commercial dealings, justice is indispensable for the conduct of...

Never go to excess, but let moderation be your guide.

Never go to excess, but let moderation be your guide.

Freedom is a possession of inestimable value.

Freedom is a possession of inestimable value.

Of all nature's gifts to the human race, what is sweeter to a man than...

Of all nature's gifts to the human race, what is sweeter to a man than...

If it is true that the basic quest of man is freedom, the question we...

If it is true that the basic quest of man is freedom, the question we...

Confidence is that feeling by which the mind embarks in great and honorable courses with...

Confidence is that feeling by which the mind embarks in great and honorable courses with...

Laws should be interpreted in a liberal sense so that their intention may be preserved.

Laws should be interpreted in a liberal sense so that their intention may be preserved.

The first law for the historian is that he shall never dare utter an untruth....

The first law for the historian is that he shall never dare utter an untruth....

So near is falsehood to truth that a wise man would do well not to...

So near is falsehood to truth that a wise man would do well not to...

In the very books in which philosophers bid us scorn fame, they inscribe their names.

In the very books in which philosophers bid us scorn fame, they inscribe their names.

It is the character of a brave and resolute man not to be ruffled by...

It is the character of a brave and resolute man not to be ruffled by...

Memory is the treasury and guardian of all things.

Memory is the treasury and guardian of all things.

The sinews of war are infinite money.

The sinews of war are infinite money.

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

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

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...

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.

Nothing is so strongly fortified that it cannot be taken by money.

Nothing is so strongly fortified that it cannot be taken by money.

Liberty consists in the power of doing that which is permitted by the law.

Liberty consists in the power of doing that which is permitted by the law.

True nobility is exempt from fear.

True nobility is exempt from fear.