If I err in belief that the souls of men are immortal, I gladly err, nor do I wish this error which gives me pleasure to be wrested from me while I live. – Marcus Tullius Cicero
I add this, that rational ability without education has oftener raised man to glory and virtue, than education without natural ability. – Marcus Tullius Cicero
Brevity is the best recommendation of speech, whether in a senator or an orator. – Marcus Tullius Cicero
It is foolish to tear one’s hair in grief, as though sorrow would be made less by baldness. – Marcus Tullius Cicero
To be ignorant of what occurred before you were born is to remain always a child. – Marcus Tullius Cicero
In a republic this rule ought to be observed: that the majority should not have the predominant power. – Marcus Tullius Cicero
It is the nature of every person to error, but only the fool perseveres in error. – Marcus Tullius Cicero
I never admire another’s fortune so much that I became dissatisfied with my own. – Marcus Tullius Cicero
The wise are instructed by reason, average minds by experience, the stupid by necessity and the brute by instinct. – Marcus Tullius Cicero
The harvest of old age is the recollection and abundance of blessing previously secured. – Marcus Tullius Cicero
One who sees the Supersoul accompanying the individual soul in all bodies and who understands that neither the soul nor the Supersoul is ever destroyed, actually sees. – Marcus Tullius Cicero
For a tear is quickly dried, especially when shed for the misfortunes of others. – Marcus Tullius Cicero