Cicero

"Friendship is nothing else than an accord in all things, human and divine, conjoined with mutual good-will and affection."

"A man who wishes to establish himself in virtue should first strengthen his reason."

"The true artificer of this fine political machinery is he who shall regulate it in full harmony with the nature of man."

"I feel the desire to compose when I wander alone by myself."

"The principal foundation of man's life is good hope and a well-grounded confidence in himself."

"No one can be called happy who is not possessed of virtue."

"The rule of friendship is a certain equality."

"To be everywhere is to be nowhere."

"A little philosophy inclineth man's mind to atheism, but depth in philosophy bringeth men's minds about to religion."

"One who restrains the tongue and guards against hasty speech is truly wise."

"The mind of man is the essence of his person."

"Memory is the treasury and guardian of all things."

"Recommend virtue to your children; that alone, not money, can make them happy."

"Loyalty is to make one's love and service selfless."

"The greatest wealth is a poverty of desires."

"Fear is the parent of cruelty."

"A grateful mind is a great mind."

"Good friends, good books, and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life."

"True salvation is the fear of God; true sanctity comes of a pure heart and a contrite spirit."

"Leisure without study, reading without reflection, travels without accompanying observations, are a waste of time."

"The worst government is not the cruelest but the most blind and ignorant."

"He who conquers himself is greater than he who takes a city in war."

"Virtue alone is sufficient for happiness."

"Life without purpose is a languid, drifting thing."

"I was not born for one corner; the whole world is my native land."

"An honorable defeat is better than a dishonorable victory."

"Courage is a parent of virtue."

"The human heart craves truth."

"To understand the law is not merely to apply it, but to divine its deepest meaning."

"Let the punishment fit the crime."