Cicero

Cicero Quotes and Sayings


Cicero De Divinatione

I prefer tongue-tied knowledge to ignorant loquacity. ~Cicero

Friendship make prosperity more shining and lessens adversity by dividing and sharing it. ~Cicero

Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others. ~Cicero

If you aspire to the highest place, it is no disgrace to stop at the second, or even the third, place. ~Cicero

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

Where is there dignity unless there is honesty? ~Cicero

Live as brave men; and if fortune is adverse, front its blows with brave hearts. ~Cicero

Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others. ~Cicero

Be sure that it is not you that is mortal, but only your body. For that man whom your outward form reveals is not yourself; the spirit is the true self, not that physical figure which and be pointed out by your finger. ~Cicero

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

There is nothing so absurd but some philosopher has said it. ~Cicero

Reason should direct and appetite obey. ~Cicero