Marcus Tullius Cicero Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old Marcus Tullius Cicero quotes, Marcus Tullius Cicero sayings, and Marcus Tullius Cicero proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.'

There is nothing more shocking than to see assertion and approval dashing ahead of cognition and perception. Marcus Tullius Cicero
No sensible man ever imputes inconsistency to another for changing his minds. Marcus Tullius Cicero
In a republic this rule ought to be observed: that the majority should not have the predominant power. Marcus Tullius Cicero
Diseases of the soul are more dangerous and more numerous than those of the body. Marcus Tullius Cicero
Never go to excess, but let moderation be your guide. Marcus Tullius Cicero
There is nothing more shocking than to see assertion and approval dashing ahead of cognition and perception. Marcus Tullius Cicero
Let the force of arms give place to law and justice. Marcus Tullius Cicero
Great is the power of habit. It teaches us to bear fatigue and to despise wounds and pain. Marcus Tullius Cicero
If you aspire to the highest place, it is no disgrace to stop at the second, or even the third, place. Marcus Tullius Cicero
We should be careful that our benevolence does not exceed our means. Marcus Tullius Cicero
Advice in old age is foolish; for what can be more absurd than to increase our provisions for the road the nearer we approach to our journey’s end. Marcus Tullius Cicero
A careful physician, before he attempts to administer a remedy to his patient, must investigate not only the malady of the man he wishes to cure, but also his habits when in health, and his physical constitution. Marcus Tullius Cicero
The false is nothing but an imitation of the true. Marcus Tullius Cicero
History is the witness of the times, the light of truth, the life of memory, the teacher of life, the messenger of antiquity. Marcus Tullius Cicero
Friendship improves happiness, and abates misery, by doubling our joys, and dividing our grief. Marcus Tullius Cicero
For there is but one essential justice which cements society, and one law which establishes this justice. This law is right reason, which is the true rule of all commandments and prohibitions. Whoever neglects this law, whether written or unwritten, is necessarily unjust and wicked. Marcus Tullius Cicero
If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need. Marcus Tullius Cicero
Loyalty is what we seek in friendship. Marcus Tullius Cicero
The life of the dead is placed in the memory of the living. Marcus Tullius Cicero
Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others. Marcus Tullius Cicero
Just as the soul fills the body, so God fills the world. Just as the soul bears the body, so God endures the world. Just as the soul sees but is not seen, so God sees but is not seen. Just as the soul feeds the body, so God gives food to the world. Marcus Tullius Cicero
Every man can tell how many goats or sheep he possesses, but not how many friends. Marcus Tullius Cicero
It is not by muscle, speed, or physical dexterity that great things are achieved, but by reflection, force of character, and judgment. Marcus Tullius Cicero
Never was a government that was not composed of liars, malefactors and thieves. Marcus Tullius Cicero
If we are not ashamed to think it, we should not be ashamed to say it. Marcus Tullius Cicero
History is indeed the witness of the times, the light of truth. Marcus Tullius Cicero
Study carefully, the character of the one you recommend, lest their misconduct bring you shame. Marcus Tullius Cicero
Where is there dignity unless there is honesty? Marcus Tullius Cicero
Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others. Marcus Tullius Cicero
No one was ever great without some portion of divine inspiration. Marcus Tullius Cicero