History is the witness that testifies to the passing of time; it illumines reality, vitalizes memory, provides guidance in daily life, and brings us tidings of antiquity.

Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero

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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...

Not to be covetous, is money; not to be a purchaser, is a revenue.

Not to be covetous, is money; not to be a purchaser, is a revenue.

Thou shouldst eat to live; not live to eat.

Thou shouldst eat to live; not live to eat.

Thrift is of great revenue.

Thrift is of great revenue.

Men do not realize how great a revenue economy is

Men do not realize how great a revenue economy is

Honor is the reward of virtue.

Honor is the reward of virtue.

The administration of government, like guardianship ought to be directed to the good of those...

The administration of government, like guardianship ought to be directed to the good of those...

Reason should direct and appetite obey

Reason should direct and appetite obey

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...

Next to God we are nothing. To God we are Everything.

Next to God we are nothing. To God we are Everything.

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.

Old age has been charged with being insensible to pleasure and to enjoyments arising from...

Old age has been charged with being insensible to pleasure and to enjoyments arising from...

Death is not natural for a state as it is for a human being, for...

Death is not natural for a state as it is for a human being, for...

If you have no confidence in self, you are twice defeated in the race of...

If you have no confidence in self, you are twice defeated in the race of...

Freedom is a possession of inestimable value.

Freedom is a possession of inestimable value.

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...

Advice in old age is foolish; for what can be more absurd than to increase...

Advice in old age is foolish; for what can be more absurd than to increase...

We are motivated by a keen desire for praise, and the better a man is...

We are motivated by a keen desire for praise, and the better a man is...

Preachers in pulpits talked about what a great message is in the book. No matter...

Preachers in pulpits talked about what a great message is in the book. No matter...

One way an author dies a little each day is when his books go out...

One way an author dies a little each day is when his books go out...