The foolishness of old age does not characterize all who are old, but only the foolish.

Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero

Topics: Age Quotes

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...

Rashness belongs to youth; prudence to old age.

Rashness belongs to youth; prudence to old age.

History is the witness that testifies to the passing of time; it illumines reality, vitalizes...

History is the witness that testifies to the passing of time; it illumines reality, vitalizes...

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...

Philosophy, rightly defined, is simply the love of wisdom.

Philosophy, rightly defined, is simply the love of wisdom.

Though silence is not necessarily an admission, it is not a denial, either.

Though silence is not necessarily an admission, it is not a denial, either.

Like associates with like.

Like associates with like.

The eyes like sentinel occupy the highest place in the body.

The eyes like sentinel occupy the highest place in the body.

These studies are a spur to the young, a delight to the old; an ornament...

These studies are a spur to the young, a delight to the old; an ornament...

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...

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

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

Cannot people realize how large an income is thrift?

Cannot people realize how large an income is thrift?

I am not ashamed to confess that I am ignorant of what I do not...

I am not ashamed to confess that I am ignorant of what I do not...

The foundation of justice is good faith.

The foundation of justice is good faith.

The welfare of the people is the ultimate law

The welfare of the people is the ultimate law

What nobler employment, or more valuable to the state, than that of the man who...

What nobler employment, or more valuable to the state, than that of the man who...

Laws are inoperative in war

Laws are inoperative in war

Love is the attempt to form a friendship inspired by beauty.

Love is the attempt to form a friendship inspired by beauty.

I don't need a friend who changes when I change and who nods when I...

I don't need a friend who changes when I change and who nods when I...

Evelyn slapped Raymond on the back with a laugh. You must be starved old friend....

Evelyn slapped Raymond on the back with a laugh. You must be starved old friend....