There is nothing proper about what you are doing, soldier, but do try to kill me properly.
Most happy is he who is entirely self-reliant, and who centers all his requirements in himself alone.
Kindness is produced by kindness.
Wars are to be undertaken in order that it may be possible to live in peace without molestation.
Thus in the beginning the world was so made that certain signs come before certain events.
Laughing, laughing, laughing, laughing! It is the jester! A voice from the Void, to cheer poor Cicero! I accept your gift, dearest Night Mother. Thank you for my laughter. Thank you for my friend.
History is the witness that testifies to the passing of time...
No one can speak well, unless he thoroughly understands his subject.
What is so beneficial to the people as liberty, which we see not only to be greedily sought after by men, but also by beasts, and to be prepared in all things.
O philosophy, you leader of life.
Exercise and temperance can preserve something of our early strength even in old age.
It shows a brave and resolute spirit not to be agitated in exciting circumstances.
The multitude of fools is a protection to the wise.
A person who is wise does nothing against their will, nothing with sighing or under coercion.
In friendship we find nothing false or insincere; everything is straight forward, and springs from the heart.
If I had more time, I would have written a shorter letter.
The wise man knows nothing if he cannot benefit from his wisdom. Wisdom is not only to be acquired, but also to be utilized.
It is better to receive than to do injury.
The injuries that befall us unexpectedly are less severe than those which are deliberately anticipated.
There is pleasure in calm remembrance of a past sorrow.