1,226 Quotes by Marcus Tullius Cicero

All things are full of God.

I prefer silent prudence to loquacious folly.

Man is his own worst enemy. [Lat., Nihil inimicius quam sibi ipse.]

We should not be so taken up in the search for truth, as to neglect the needful duties of active life; for it is only action that gives a true value and commendation to virtue.

History is the witness of the times, the light of truth, the life of memory, the teacher of life, the messenger of antiquity.

It shows a weak mind not to bear prosperity as well as adversity with moderation.

Falsehoods border on truths.

A true friend is a sort of second self.

I am of the opinion which you have always held, that "viva voce" voting at elections is the best method. [Lat., Nam ego in ista sum sententia, qua te fuisse semper scio, nihil ut feurit in suffragiis voce melius.]