There is no quality I would rather have, and be thought to have, than gratitude. For it is not only the greatest virtue, but is the mother of all the rest. Marcus Tullius Cicero More Quotes by Marcus Tullius Cicero More Quotes From Marcus Tullius Cicero Everyone has the obligation to ponder well his own specific traits of character. He must also regulate them adequately and not wonder whether someone else's traits might suit him better. The more definitely his own a man's character is, the better it fits him. Marcus Tullius Cicero suitscharactermen The mind becomes accustomed to things by the habitual sight of them, and neither wonders nor inquires about the reasons for things it sees all the time. Marcus Tullius Cicero sightmindwonder It is our own evil thoughts which madden us. Marcus Tullius Cicero maddenevil-thoughtsevil Opinionum enim commenta delet dies; naturæ judicia confirmat. Marcus Tullius Cicero timemenreality The searching-out and thorough investigation of truth ought to be the primary study of man. Marcus Tullius Cicero personal-growthinspirationalmen Man's best support is a very dear friend. Marcus Tullius Cicero best-friendfriendshipmen No one could ever meet death for his country without the hope of immortality. Marcus Tullius Cicero immortalitycountrydeath "What greater gift can we offer the republic than to teach and instruct our youth?" Marcus Tullius Cicero republicyoutheducation The first bond of society is the marriage tie; the next our children; then the whole family of our house, and all things in common. Marcus Tullius Cicero familytieschildren To freemen, threats are impotent. Marcus Tullius Cicero freemanthreatfreedom For surely to be wise is the most desirable thing in all the world. Marcus Tullius Cicero wisehappinessworld Who does not know that the first law of historical writing is the truth. Marcus Tullius Cicero lawwritinghistory The hope of impunity is the greatest inducement to do wrong. Marcus Tullius Cicero impunityhope Not to know what happened before one was born is always to be a child. Marcus Tullius Cicero understandingchildrenknowledge No one has lived a short life who has performed its duties with unblemished character. Marcus Tullius Cicero short-lifecharacterlife The first bond of society is marriage. Marcus Tullius Cicero weddingmarriagefirsts Patria est communis omnium parens. Marcus Tullius Cicero patriotismparentcountry Peace is freedom in tranquility. Marcus Tullius Cicero tranquilitypeace Leisure consists in all those virtuous activities by which a man grows morally, intellectually, and spiritually. It is that which makes a life worth living. Marcus Tullius Cicero leisureworkmen Friendship makes prosperity more brilliant, and lightens adversity by dividing and sharing it. Marcus Tullius Cicero real-friendstrue-friendfriendship
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