There is nothing so absurd that some philosopher has not already said it.

Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero

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Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others.

Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others.

Before beginning, plan carefully.

Before beginning, plan carefully.

An unjust peace is better than a just war.

An unjust peace is better than a just war.

Thrift is of great revenue.

Thrift is of great revenue.

The law in Athens is true in Rome

The law in Athens is true in Rome

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

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

If I err in belief that the souls of men are immortal, I gladly err,...

If I err in belief that the souls of men are immortal, I gladly err,...

Just as the soul fills the body, so God fills the world. Just as the...

Just as the soul fills the body, so God fills the world. Just as the...

The life of the dead is placed in the memory of the living.

The life of the dead is placed in the memory of the living.

I never heard of an old man forgetting where he had buried his money! Old...

I never heard of an old man forgetting where he had buried his money! Old...

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...

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...

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....

As I give thought to the matter, I find four causes for the apparent misery...

As I give thought to the matter, I find four causes for the apparent misery...

Before beginning, prepare carefully

Before beginning, prepare carefully

Reason should direct and appetite obey

Reason should direct and appetite obey

In a disordered mind, as in a disordered body, soundness of health is impossible.

In a disordered mind, as in a disordered body, soundness of health is impossible.

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...

What one has, one ought to use: and whatever he does he should do with...

What one has, one ought to use: and whatever he does he should do with...

Orators are most vehement when their cause is weak.

Orators are most vehement when their cause is weak.