Those wars are unjust which are undertaken without provocation. For only a war waged for revenge or defense can be just.

Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero

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

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

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.

A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all other...

A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all other...

Endless money forms the sinews of war.

Endless money forms the sinews of war.

Brevity is a great charm of eloquence.

Brevity is a great charm of eloquence.

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.

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

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

Of all nature's gifts to the human race, what is sweeter to a man than...

Of all nature's gifts to the human race, what is sweeter to a man than...

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

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

Hatreds not vowed and concealed are to be feared more than those openly declared.

Hatreds not vowed and concealed are to be feared more than those openly declared.

What gift has providence bestowed on man that is so dear to him as his...

What gift has providence bestowed on man that is so dear to him as his...

Brevity is a great charm of eloquence

Brevity is a great charm of eloquence

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...

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

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

We forget our pleasures, we remember our sufferings.

We forget our pleasures, we remember our sufferings.

What is permissible is not always honorable.

What is permissible is not always honorable.

Thrift is of great revenue.

Thrift is of great revenue.

Before beginning, plan carefully.

Before beginning, plan carefully.

Frivolity is inborn, conceit acquired by education.

Frivolity is inborn, conceit acquired by education.

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.