Hatreds not vowed and concealed are to be feared more than those openly declared. — Marcus Tullius Cicero
For a tear is quickly dried, especially when shed for the misfortunes of others. — Marcus Tullius Cicero
For how many things, which for our own sake we should never do, do we perform for the sake of our friends. — Marcus Tullius Cicero
Freedom is a man’s natural power of doing what he pleases, so far as he is not prevented by force or law. — Marcus Tullius Cicero
Brevity is the best recommendation of speech, whether in a senator or an orator. — Marcus Tullius Cicero
Every man can tell how many goats or sheep he possesses, but not how many friends. — Marcus Tullius Cicero
According to the law of nature it is only fair that no one should become richer — Marcus Tullius Cicero
All pain is either severe or slight, if slight, it is easily endured; if severe, it will without doubt be brief. — Marcus Tullius Cicero
The foolishness of old age does not characterize all who are old, but only the foolish. — Marcus Tullius Cicero
As I give thought to the matter, I find four causes for the apparent misery of old age. — Marcus Tullius Cicero
Old age, especially an honoured old age, has so great authority, that this is of more value than all the pleasures of youth. — Marcus Tullius Cicero
It is the character of a brave and resolute man not to be ruffled by adversity and not to desert his post. — Marcus Tullius Cicero