Old age, especially an honoured old age, has so great authority, that this is of more value than all the pleasures of youth.

Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero

Topics: Age Quotes, Funny Quotes

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,...

In everything truth surpasses the imitation and copy.

In everything truth surpasses the imitation and copy.

The magistrates are the ministers for the laws, the judges their interpreters, the rest of...

The magistrates are the ministers for the laws, the judges their interpreters, the rest of...

Law stands mute in the midst of arms.

Law stands mute in the midst of arms.

The law in Athens is true in Rome

The law in Athens is true in Rome

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...

In nothing do men approach so nearly to the Gods, as in giving health to...

In nothing do men approach so nearly to the Gods, as in giving health to...

What is permissible is not always honorable.

What is permissible is not always honorable.

A home without books is a body without soul.

A home without books is a body without soul.

Nature abhors annihilation.

Nature abhors annihilation.

A nation can survive its fools, and even the ambitious. But it cannot survive treason...

A nation can survive its fools, and even the ambitious. But it cannot survive treason...

A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all other...

A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all other...

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

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

Before beginning, plan carefully.

Before beginning, plan carefully.

The pursuit, even of the best things, ought to be calm and tranquil.

The pursuit, even of the best things, ought to be calm and tranquil.

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...

The rule of friendship means there should be mutual sympathy between them, each supplying what...

The rule of friendship means there should be mutual sympathy between them, each supplying what...

It is foolish to tear one's hair in grief, as though sorrow would be made...

It is foolish to tear one's hair in grief, as though sorrow would be made...

If you would have me weep, you must first of all feel grief yourself.

If you would have me weep, you must first of all feel grief yourself.

In youth one has tears without grief; in age, griefs without tears

In youth one has tears without grief; in age, griefs without tears