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

Topics: Truth Quotes

In doubtful cases the more liberal interpretation must always be preferred.

In doubtful cases the more liberal interpretation must always be preferred.

To some extent I liken slavery to death.

To some extent I liken slavery to death.

The enemy is within the gates; it is with our own luxury, our own folly,...

The enemy is within the gates; it is with our own luxury, our own folly,...

When you are aspiring to the highest place, it is honorable to reach the second...

When you are aspiring to the highest place, it is honorable to reach the second...

This is the truth: as from a fire aflame thousands of sparks come forth, even...

This is the truth: as from a fire aflame thousands of sparks come forth, even...

The eyes like sentinel occupy the highest place in the body.

The eyes like sentinel occupy the highest place in the body.

Our character is not so much the product of race and heredity as of those...

Our character is not so much the product of race and heredity as of those...

Silence is one of the great arts of conversation.

Silence is one of the great arts of conversation.

The only excuse for war is that we may live in peace unharmed.

The only excuse for war is that we may live in peace unharmed.

I criticize by creation - not by finding fault.

I criticize by creation - not by finding fault.

Memory is the treasury and guardian of all things

Memory is the treasury and guardian of all things

Before beginning, plan carefully.

Before beginning, plan carefully.

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...

Frivolity is inborn, conceit acquired by education.

Frivolity is inborn, conceit acquired by education.

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...

Those wars are unjust which are undertaken without provocation. For only a war waged for...

Those wars are unjust which are undertaken without provocation. For only a war waged for...

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...

Love is the attempt to form a friendship inspired by beauty

Love is the attempt to form a friendship inspired by beauty

Friendship is a prodigal, but love is a miser.

Friendship is a prodigal, but love is a miser.

Love is the answer, and you know that for sure; Love is a flower, you've...

Love is the answer, and you know that for sure; Love is a flower, you've...