The spirit is the true self. The spirit, the will to win, and the will to excel are the things that endure.

Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero

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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

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...

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...

Laws should be interpreted in a liberal sense so that their intention may be preserved.

Laws should be interpreted in a liberal sense so that their intention may be preserved.

Justice is the set and constant purpose which gives every man his due.

Justice is the set and constant purpose which gives every man his due.

Confidence is that feeling by which the mind embarks in great and honorable courses with...

Confidence is that feeling by which the mind embarks in great and honorable courses with...

Nothing is more noble, nothing more venerable than fidelity. Faithfulness and truth are the most...

Nothing is more noble, nothing more venerable than fidelity. Faithfulness and truth are the most...

Freedom is a man's natural power of doing what he pleases, so far as he...

Freedom is a man's natural power of doing what he pleases, so far as he...

Rashness belongs to youth; prudence to old age.

Rashness belongs to youth; prudence to old age.

I criticize by creation, not by finding fault

I criticize by creation, not by finding fault

Freedom is a possession of inestimable value.

Freedom is a possession of inestimable value.

Whatever you do, do with all your might.

Whatever you do, do with all your might.

Brevity is a great charm of eloquence.

Brevity is a great charm of eloquence.

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...

The foundation of justice is good faith.

The foundation of justice is good faith.

Nobody can give you wiser advice than yourself.

Nobody can give you wiser advice than yourself.

Hatred is settled anger.

Hatred is settled anger.

No one has the right to be sorry for himself for a misfortune that strikes...

No one has the right to be sorry for himself for a misfortune that strikes...

In time of war the laws are silent.

In time of war the laws are silent.

All pain is either severe or slight, if slight, it is easily endured; if severe,...

All pain is either severe or slight, if slight, it is easily endured; if severe,...