Like, according to the old proverb, naturally goes with like. Marcus Tullius Cicero More Quotes by Marcus Tullius Cicero More Quotes From Marcus Tullius Cicero A nation can survive its fools, and even the ambitious. But it cannot survive treason from within. Marcus Tullius Cicero ambitious tyrants fool The life of the dead is placed in the memory of the living. Marcus Tullius Cicero grieving memories death Most happy is he who is entirely self-reliant, and who centers all his requirements in himself alone. Marcus Tullius Cicero self-reliant requirements self If we lose affection and kindliness from our life: we lose all that gives it charm. Marcus Tullius Cicero affection stress giving O tempora! O mores! Marcus Tullius Cicero moral time It is the nature of every person to error, but only the fool perseveres in error. Marcus Tullius Cicero philosophical nature mistake Long life is denied us; therefore let us do something to show that we have lived. Marcus Tullius Cicero shows life long Let your desires be ruled by reason. Marcus Tullius Cicero reason desire If we are not ashamed to think it, we should not be ashamed to say it. Marcus Tullius Cicero philosophical truth thinking Whatever you do, do with all your might. Marcus Tullius Cicero positive-attitude philosophical commitment Non nobis solum nati sumus. (Not for ourselves alone are we born.) Marcus Tullius Cicero born helping-others What then is freedom? The power to live as one wishes. Marcus Tullius Cicero philosophical wish If our lives are endangered by plots or violence or armed robbers or enemies, any and every method of protecting ourselves is morally right. Marcus Tullius Cicero plot violence enemy If a man cannot feel the power of God when he looks upon the stars, then I doubt whether he is capable of any feeling at all. Marcus Tullius Cicero stars feelings men We are obliged to respect, defend and maintain the common bonds of union and fellowship that exist among all members of the human race. Marcus Tullius Cicero unions fellowship race The pursuit, even of the best things, ought to be calm and tranquil. Marcus Tullius Cicero philosophical patience inspirational Cultivation to the mind is as necessary as food to the body. Marcus Tullius Cicero body mind food Men do not realize how great an income thrift is. Marcus Tullius Cicero income realizing men Not only is there an art in knowing a thing, but also a certain art in teaching it. Marcus Tullius Cicero teaching knowledge art By doubting we come at truth. Marcus Tullius Cicero truth doubt life