We should not be so taken up in the search for truth, as to neglect the needful duties of active life; for it is only action that gives a true value and commendation to virtue.

Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero

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There are more men ennobled by study than by nature.

There are more men ennobled by study than by nature.

Any man is liable to err, only a fool persists in error.

Any man is liable to err, only a fool persists in error.

Like associates with like.

Like associates with like.

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...

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...

So near is falsehood to truth that a wise man would do well not to...

So near is falsehood to truth that a wise man would do well not to...

Frivolity is inborn, conceit acquired by education.

Frivolity is inborn, conceit acquired by education.

By doubting we come at truth.

By doubting we come at truth.

The harvest of old age is the recollection and abundance of blessing previously secured.

The harvest of old age is the recollection and abundance of blessing previously secured.

Next to God we are nothing. To God we are Everything.

Next to God we are nothing. To God we are Everything.

Natural ability without education has more often attained to glory and virtue than education without...

Natural ability without education has more often attained to glory and virtue than education without...

A room without books is like a body without a soul.

A room without books is like a body without a soul.

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

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

A nation can survive its fools, and even the ambitious. But it cannot survive treason...

A nation can survive its fools, and even the ambitious. But it cannot survive treason...

I criticize by creation - not by finding fault.

I criticize by creation - not by finding fault.

Rightly defined philosophy is simply the love of wisdom.

Rightly defined philosophy is simply the love of wisdom.

A letter does not blush.

A letter does not blush.

Whatever you do, do with all your might.

Whatever you do, do with all your might.

The greater the difficulty, the greater the glory.

The greater the difficulty, the greater the glory.

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

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