A letter does not blush.

Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero

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The foundation of justice is good faith.

The foundation of justice is good faith.

The sinews of war are infinite money.

The sinews of war are infinite money.

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...

Law is intelligence, whose natural function it is to command right conduct and forbid wrongdoing

Law is intelligence, whose natural function it is to command right conduct and forbid wrongdoing

Laws are inoperative in war

Laws are inoperative in war

According to the law of nature it is only fair that no one should become...

According to the law of nature it is only fair that no one should become...

To live is to think.

To live is to think.

The long time to come when I shall not exist has more effect on me...

The long time to come when I shall not exist has more effect on me...

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,...

The authority of those who teach is often an obstacle to those who want to...

The authority of those who teach is often an obstacle to those who want to...

Brevity is a great charm of eloquence.

Brevity is a great charm of eloquence.

There is nothing so absurd that some philosopher has not already said it.

There is nothing so absurd that some philosopher has not already said it.

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.

Thrift is of great revenue.

Thrift is of great revenue.

The precepts of the law are these: to live honestly, to injure no one, and...

The precepts of the law are these: to live honestly, to injure no one, and...

No one was ever great without some portion of divine inspiration.

No one was ever great without some portion of divine inspiration.

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.

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.

What one has, one ought to use: and whatever he does he should do with...

What one has, one ought to use: and whatever he does he should do with...

Peace is liberty in tranquillity.

Peace is liberty in tranquillity.