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

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It is not by muscle, speed, or physical dexterity that great things are achieved, but...

It is not by muscle, speed, or physical dexterity that great things are achieved, but...

Laws are silent in time of war.

Laws are silent in time of war.

We should not be so taken up in the search for truth, as to neglect...

We should not be so taken up in the search for truth, as to neglect...

Let us not listen to those who think we ought to be angry with our...

Let us not listen to those who think we ought to be angry with our...

Whatever you do, do with all your might

Whatever you do, do with all your might

True nobility is exempt from fear.

True nobility is exempt from fear.

Old age: the crown of life, our play's last act.

Old age: the crown of life, our play's last act.

There are more men ennobled by study than by nature.

There are more men ennobled by study than by nature.

When a government becomes powerful it is destructive, extravagant and violent; it is an usurer...

When a government becomes powerful it is destructive, extravagant and violent; it is an usurer...

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...

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....

I criticize by creation, not by finding fault

I criticize by creation, not by finding fault

Advice is judged by results, not by intentions.

Advice is judged by results, not by intentions.

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...

More law, less justice.

More law, less justice.

By doubting we come at truth.

By doubting we come at truth.

Before beginning, prepare carefully

Before beginning, prepare carefully

The good of the people is the greatest law.

The good of the people is the greatest law.

Orators are most vehement when their cause is weak.

Orators are most vehement when their cause is weak.

The sinews of war are infinite money.

The sinews of war are infinite money.