“ The authority of those who profess to teach is often a positive hindrance to those who desire to learn. Cicero
“ Friendship is nothing else than an accord in all things human and divine conjoined with mutual goodwill and affection. Cicero
“ As in the case of wines that improve with age the oldest friendships ought to be the most delightful. Cicero
“ The precept "Know yourself " was not solely intended to obviate the pride of mankind but likewise that we might understand our own worth. Cicero
“ It has seemed to be more necessary to have regard to the weight of words rather than to their number. Cicero
“ When you are aspiring to the highest place it is honorable to reach the second or even the third rank. Cicero
“ Socrates indeed when he was asked of what country he called himself said "Of the world" for he considered himself an inhabitant and a citizen of the whole world. Cicero
“ The beauty of the world and the orderly arrangement of everything celestial makes us confess that there is an excellent and eternal nature which ought to be worshiped and admired by all mankind. Cicero
