In time of war the laws are silent.
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

It is not by muscle, speed, or physical dexterity that great things are achieved, but by reflection, force of character, and judgment.
Marcus Tullius Cicero

It is the nature of every person to error, but only the fool perseveres in error.
Marcus Tullius Cicero

It is the peculiar quality of a fool to perceive the faults of others and to forget his own.
Marcus Tullius Cicero

It might be pardonable to refuse to defend some men, but to defend them negligently is nothing short of criminal.
Marcus Tullius Cicero

It shows nobility to be willing to increase your debt to a man to whom you already owe much.
Marcus Tullius Cicero

Just as the soul fills the body, so God fills the world. Just as the soul bears the body, so God endures the world. Just as the soul sees but is not seen, so God sees but is not seen. Just as the soul feeds the body, so God gives food to the world.
Marcus Tullius Cicero

Justice consists in doing no injury to men; decency in giving them no offense.
Marcus Tullius Cicero

Justice is the set and constant purpose which gives every man his due.
Marcus Tullius Cicero

Knowledge which is divorced from justice, may be called cunning rather than wisdom.
Marcus Tullius Cicero

Laws are silent in time of war.
Marcus Tullius Cicero

Laws should be interpreted in a liberal sense so that their intention may be preserved.
Marcus Tullius Cicero

Let us not listen to those who think we ought to be angry with our enemies, and who believe this to be great and manly. Nothing is so praiseworthy, nothing so clearly shows a great and noble soul, as clemency and readiness to forgive.
Marcus Tullius Cicero

Liberty consists in the power of doing that which is permitted by the law.
Marcus Tullius Cicero

Like associates with like.
Marcus Tullius Cicero

Live as brave men; and if fortune is adverse, front its blows with brave hearts.
Marcus Tullius Cicero

Love is the attempt to form a friendship inspired by beauty.
Marcus Tullius Cicero

Memory is the treasury and guardian of all things.
Marcus Tullius Cicero

More law, less justice.
Marcus Tullius Cicero