Quotes from Cicero
In a republic this rule ought to be observed: that the majority should not have the predominant power.
- Cicero
The diligent farmer plants trees, of which he himself will never see the fruit.
- Cicero
The administration of government, like a guardianship ought to be directed to the good of those who confer, not of those who receive the trust.
- Cicero
Death darkens his eyes, and unplumes his wings, Yet the sweetest song is the last he sings: Live so, my Love, that when death shall come, Swan-like and sweet it may waft thee home.
- Cicero
The best interpreter of the law is custom.
- Cicero
By doubting we come at truth.
- Cicero
The precepts of the law are these: to live honestly, to injure no one, and to give everyone else his due.
- Cicero
Through doubt we arrive at the truth.
- Cicero
All pain is either severe or slight, if slight, it is easily endured; if severe, it will without doubt be brief.
- Cicero
A tear dries quickly when it is shed for troubles of others.
- Cicero
To know the laws is not to memorize their letter but to grasp their full force and meaning.
- Cicero
What one has, one ought to use; and whatever he does, he should do with all his might.
- Cicero