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.
Marcus Tullius Cicero

What an ugly beast the ape, and how like us.
Marcus Tullius Cicero

What gift has providence bestowed on man that is so dear to him as his children?
Marcus Tullius Cicero

What is permissible is not always honorable.
Marcus Tullius Cicero

What is thine is mine, and all mine is thine.
Marcus Tullius Cicero

What nobler employment, or more valuable to the state, than that of the man who instructs the rising generation?
Marcus Tullius Cicero

What one has, one ought to use: and whatever he does he should do with all his might.
Marcus Tullius Cicero

What sweetness is left in life, if you take away friendship? Robbing life of friendship is like robbing the world of the sun. A true friend is more to be esteemed than kinsfolk.
Marcus Tullius Cicero

What then is freedom? The power to live as one wishes.
Marcus Tullius Cicero

Whatever you do, do with all your might.
Marcus Tullius Cicero

When you are aspiring to the highest place, it is honorable to reach the second or even the third rank.
Marcus Tullius Cicero

When you have no basis for an argument, abuse the plaintiff.
Marcus Tullius Cicero

While there's life, there's hope.
Marcus Tullius Cicero

You will be as much value to others as you have been to yourself.
Marcus Tullius Cicero