Let our friends perish, provided that our enemies fall at the same time. Marcus Tullius Cicero More Quotes by Marcus Tullius Cicero More Quotes From Marcus Tullius Cicero Orators are most vehement when their cause is weak. Marcus Tullius Cicero vehement philosophical causes The only excuse for war is that we may live in peace unharmed. Marcus Tullius Cicero philosophical may war Rashness belongs to youth; prudence to old age. Marcus Tullius Cicero youth age birthday Time destroys the speculation of men, but it confirms nature. Marcus Tullius Cicero philosophical nature time When you are aspiring to the highest place, it is honorable to reach the second or even the third rank. Marcus Tullius Cicero philosophical ambition opportunity Justice consists in doing no injury to men; decency in giving them no offense. Marcus Tullius Cicero offense-and-defense giving men Virtue is a habit of the mind, consistent with nature and moderation and reason. Marcus Tullius Cicero philosophical virtue mind What is thine is mine, and all mine is thine. Marcus Tullius Cicero greatest-love philosophical mines A letter does not blush. Marcus Tullius Cicero blushing doe letters Hatred is inveterate anger. Marcus Tullius Cicero philosophical hate hatred He only employs his passion who can make no use of his reason. Marcus Tullius Cicero passion beer book Death is not natural for a state as it is for a human being, for whom death is not only necessary, but frequently even desirable. Marcus Tullius Cicero states humans natural Honor is the reward of virtue. Marcus Tullius Cicero rewards philosophical honor In doubtful cases the more liberal interpretation must always be preferred. Marcus Tullius Cicero interpretation doubtful cases Justice is the set and constant purpose which gives every man his due. Marcus Tullius Cicero philosophical giving men No obligation to do the impossible is binding. Marcus Tullius Cicero philosophical obligation impossible Nothing stands out so conspicuously, or remains so firmly fixed in the memory, as something which you have blundered. Marcus Tullius Cicero fixed standing-out memories These studies are a spur to the young, a delight to the old: an ornament in prosperity, a consoling refuge in adversity; they are pleasure for us at home, and no burden abroad; they stay up with us at night, they accompany us when we travel, they are with us in our country visits. Marcus Tullius Cicero adversity home country It is a true saying that 'one falsehood easily leads to another.' Marcus Tullius Cicero falsehood truth Inability to tell good from evil is the greatest worry of man's life. Marcus Tullius Cicero good-life evil men
