Share
×
Inspirational Quotes
Authors
Professions
Topics
Tags
Quote
A dissolute and intemperate youth hands down the body to old age in a worn-out state.
Marcus Tullius Cicero
Share
Change background
T
T
T
Change font
Original
TAGS & TOPICS
Marcus Tullius Cicero
Ancient Roman Military Personnel
Ancient Roman Politician
Ancient Roman Priest
Jurist
Lawyer
Orator
Philosopher
Poet
Political Theorist
Dallas
Texas
Marcus Tullius Cicero
M. Tullii Ciceronis
Marcus Tullius -- Translations into French Cicero
Body
Dissolute
Intemperate
Worn
Youth
State
Age
Hands
States
More quotes by Marcus Tullius Cicero
In all great arts, as in trees, it is the height that charms us we care nothing for the roots or trunks, yet it could not be without the aid of these.
Marcus Tullius Cicero
Brevity is the best recommendation of speech, whether in a senator or an orator.
Marcus Tullius Cicero
If we are forced, at every hour, to watch or listen to horrible events, this constant stream of ghastly impressions will deprive even the most delicate among us of all respect for humanity.
Marcus Tullius Cicero
It is not only arrogant, but it is profligate, for a man to disregard the world's opinion of himself.
Marcus Tullius Cicero
By doubting we come at truth.
Marcus Tullius Cicero
The soul in sleep gives proof of its divine nature.
Marcus Tullius Cicero
He who acknowledges a kindness has it still, and he who has a grateful sense of it has requited it.
Marcus Tullius Cicero
Extreme justice is extreme injustice.
Marcus Tullius Cicero
Guilt is present in the very hesitation, even though the deed be not committed.
Marcus Tullius Cicero
Nature loves nothing solitary, and always reaches out to something, as a support, which ever in the sincerest friend is most delightful.
Marcus Tullius Cicero
It is necessary for a Senator to be thoroughly acquainted with the constitution and this is a knowledge of the most extensive nature a matter of science, of diligence, of reflection, without which no Senator can possibly be fit for his office.
Marcus Tullius Cicero
But as to the affection which anyone may have for us, it is the first demand of duty that we do most for him who loves us most but we should measure affection, not like youngsters, by the ardour of its passion, but rather by its strength and constancy.
Marcus Tullius Cicero
Brevity is a great charm of eloquence.
Marcus Tullius Cicero
No deceit is so veiled as that which lies concealed behind the semblance of courtesy.
Marcus Tullius Cicero
Liberty consists in the power of doing that which is permitted by the law.
Marcus Tullius Cicero
The consciousness of good intention is the greatest solace of misfortunes.
Marcus Tullius Cicero
The happiest end of life is this: when the mind and the other senses being unimpaired, the same nature which put it together takes asunder her own work.
Marcus Tullius Cicero
Let the soldier yield to the civilian.
Marcus Tullius Cicero
Ability without honor is useless.
Marcus Tullius Cicero
Diligence which, as it avails in all things, is also of the utmost moment in pleading causes. Diligence is to be particularly cultivated by us it is to be constantly exerted it is capable of effecting almost everything.
Marcus Tullius Cicero
