Marcus Tullius Cicero Quotes & Sayings (Page 3)

“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.”

“Nothing is more noble, nothing more venerable than fidelity. Faithfulness and truth are the most sacred excellences and endowments of the human mind.”

“Take from a man his reputation for probity, and the more shrewd and clever he is, the more hated and mistrusted he becomes.”

“A friend is, as it were, a second self.”

“According to the law of nature it is only fair that no one should become richer through damages and injuries suffered by another.”

“Brevity is a great charm of eloquence.”

“Every man can tell how many goats or sheep he possesses, but not how many friends.”

“Live as brave men; and if fortune is adverse, front its blows with brave hearts.”

“In everything truth surpasses the imitation and copy.”

“Let us not listen to those who think we ought to be angry with our enemies, and who believe this to be great and manly. Nothing is so praiseworthy, nothing so clearly shows a great and noble soul, as clemency and readiness to forgive.”