The only excuse for war is that we may live in peace unharmed. Marcus Tullius Cicero on peace
In a republic this rule ought to be observed: that the majority should not have the predominant power. Marcus Tullius Cicero on power
Freedom is a man's natural power of doing what he pleases, so far as he is not prevented by force or law. Marcus Tullius Cicero on power
What then is freedom? The power to live as one wishes. Marcus Tullius Cicero on power
Great is the power of habit. It teaches us to bear fatigue and to despise wounds and pain. Marcus Tullius Cicero on power
Liberty consists in the power of doing that which is permitted by the law. Marcus Tullius Cicero on power
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 on religion
It is foolish to tear one's hair in grief, as though sorrow would be made less by baldness. Marcus Tullius Cicero on sympathy
The rule of friendship means there should be mutual sympathy between them, each supplying what the other lacks and trying to benefit the other, always using friendly and sincere words. Marcus Tullius Cicero on sympathy
The long time to come when I shall not exist has more effect on me than this short present time, which nevertheless seems endless. Marcus Tullius Cicero on time
Confidence is that feeling by which the mind embarks in great and honorable courses with a sure hope and trust in itself. Marcus Tullius Cicero on trust
So near is falsehood to truth that a wise man would do well not to trust himself on the narrow edge. Marcus Tullius Cicero on trust
Nothing is more noble, nothing more venerable than fidelity. Faithfulness and truth are the most sacred excellences and endowments of the human mind. Marcus Tullius Cicero on truth
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 on truth