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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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...

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,...

To know the laws is not to memorize their letter but to grasp their full...

To know the laws is not to memorize their letter but to grasp their full...

A home without books is a body without soul.

A home without books is a body without soul.

No one can give you better advice than yourself.

No one can give you better advice than yourself.

A man of courage is also full of faith.

A man of courage is also full of faith.

The false is nothing but an imitation of the true.

The false is nothing but an imitation of the true.

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...

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

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

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...

Love is the attempt to form a friendship inspired by beauty

Love is the attempt to form a friendship inspired by beauty

Memory is the treasury and guardian of all things

Memory is the treasury and guardian of all things

The best interpreter of the law is custom.

The best interpreter of the law is custom.

Silence is one of the great arts of conversation.

Silence is one of the great arts of conversation.

Hatred is inveterate anger.

Hatred is inveterate anger.

No one has the right to be sorry for himself for a misfortune that strikes...

No one has the right to be sorry for himself for a misfortune that strikes...

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...

If we are not ashamed to think it, we should not be ashamed to say...

If we are not ashamed to think it, we should not be ashamed to say...

Let us not listen to those who think we ought to be angry with our...

Let us not listen to those who think we ought to be angry with our...

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...