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

Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero

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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...

The function of wisdom is to discriminate between good and evil.

The function of wisdom is to discriminate between good and evil.

Ability without honor is useless.

Ability without honor is useless.

Honor is the reward of virtue.

Honor is the reward of virtue.

For the mere act of thinking a course expedient, when it is morally wrong, is...

For the mere act of thinking a course expedient, when it is morally wrong, is...

Before beginning, plan carefully.

Before beginning, plan carefully.

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...

The false is nothing but an imitation of the true.

The false is nothing but an imitation of the true.

For a tear is quickly dried, especially when shed for the misfortunes of others.

For a tear is quickly dried, especially when shed for the misfortunes of others.

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,...

Crimes are not to be measured by the issue of events, but by the bad...

Crimes are not to be measured by the issue of events, but by the bad...

No obligation to do the impossible is binding.

No obligation to do the impossible is binding.

The study and knowledge of the universe would somehow be lame and defective were no...

The study and knowledge of the universe would somehow be lame and defective were no...

There is no fortress so strong that money cannot take it.

There is no fortress so strong that money cannot take it.

Whatever you do, do with all your might

Whatever you do, do with all your might

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...

Brevity is a great charm of eloquence.

Brevity is a great charm of eloquence.

A man of courage is also full of faith.

A man of courage is also full of faith.

Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are...

Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are...

Having the courage to say goodbye to someone that only hurts you, even if you...

Having the courage to say goodbye to someone that only hurts you, even if you...