What did Marcus Tullius Cicero mean by: Thou shouldst eat to live; not live to eat. [Lat., Esse oportet ut vivas, non vivere ut edas.] Marcus Tullius Cicero Lawyer and statesman · Italy Copy
Fewer possess virtue, than those who wish us to believe that they possess it. Read explanation Author, January 2, 2024January 1, 2025, Marcus Tullius Cicero, Deception, Hypocrisy, Virtue, 0 Marcus Tullius Cicero Lawyer and statesman · Italy
As a philosopher, I have a right to ask for a rational explanation of religious faith. Author, January 2, 2024January 1, 2025, Marcus Tullius Cicero, Philosophy, Rationality, Religion, 0 Marcus Tullius Cicero Lawyer and statesman · Italy
Every word that is unnecessary only pours over the side of a brimming mind. Read explanation Author, January 2, 2024January 1, 2025, Marcus Tullius Cicero, Clutter, Overflow, 0 Marcus Tullius Cicero Lawyer and statesman · Italy
Friendship is the only thing in the world concerning the usefulness of which all mankind are agreed. Author, January 2, 2024January 1, 2025, Marcus Tullius Cicero, Consensus, Unity, Value, 0 Marcus Tullius Cicero Lawyer and statesman · Italy
It shows a brave and resolute spirit not to be agitated in exciting circumstances. Read explanation Author, January 2, 2024January 1, 2025, Marcus Tullius Cicero, Bravery, Composure, Resilience, 0 Marcus Tullius Cicero Lawyer and statesman · Italy
The Intellect engages us in the pursuit of Truth. The Passions impel us to Action. Read explanation Author, January 2, 2024January 1, 2025, Marcus Tullius Cicero, Intellect, Passions, Truth, 0 Marcus Tullius Cicero Lawyer and statesman · Italy
If you wish to persuade me, you must think my thoughts, feel my feelings, and speak my words. Author, January 2, 2024January 1, 2025, Marcus Tullius Cicero, Empathy, Persuasion, Understanding, 0 Marcus Tullius Cicero Lawyer and statesman · Italy
Time destroys the speculation of men, but it confirms nature. Read explanation Author, January 2, 2024January 1, 2025, Marcus Tullius Cicero, Nature, Speculation, Time, 0 Marcus Tullius Cicero Lawyer and statesman · Italy
We seldom repent talking little, but very often talking too much. Read explanation Jean de la Bruyere Writer · France
The art of using moderate abilities to advantage often brings greater results than actual brilliance Read explanation François de La Rochefoucauld Writer · France
We rarely repent of speaking little, but often of speaking too much. Read explanation Jean de la Bruyere Writer · France
