Marcus Tullius Cicero Quotes

To those who are engaged in commercial dealings, justice is indispensable for the conduct of business.

We were born to unite with our fellow men, and to join in community with the human race.

Brevity is the best recommendation of speech, whether in a senator or an orator.

Brevity is a great charm of eloquence.

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

A room without books is like a body without a soul.

What is becoming in behavior is honorable, and what is honorable is becoming.

If you would abolish avarice, you must abolish its mother, luxury.

Avarice in old age is foolish; for what can be more absurd than to increase our provisions for the road the nearer we approach to our journey’s end.

When you have no basis for an argument, abuse the plaintiff.