There are more men ennobled by study than by nature. Marcus Tullius Cicero ennoblemannature Change image and share on social
Nature has planted in our minds an insatiable longing to see the truth. Marcus Tullius Cicero insatiablelongmind Change image and share on social
The pursuit, even of the best things, ought to be calm and tranquil. Marcus Tullius Cicero calmpursuitthing Change image and share on social
I add this, that rational ability without education has oftener raised man to glory and virtue, than education without natural ability. Marcus Tullius Cicero abilityaddeducation Change image and share on social
Orators are most vehement when their cause is weak. Marcus Tullius Cicero oratorvehementweak Change image and share on social
Great is the power of habit. It teaches us to bear fatigue and to despise wounds and pain. Marcus Tullius Cicero beardespisefatigue Change image and share on social
The countenance is the portrait of the soul, and the eyes mark its intentions. Marcus Tullius Cicero countenanceeyeintention Change image and share on social
What gift has providence bestowed on man that is so dear to him as his children? Marcus Tullius Cicero bestowchilddear Change image and share on social
Laws should be interpreted in a liberal sense so that their intention may be preserved. Marcus Tullius Cicero intentioninterpretlaw Change image and share on social
Our character is not so much the product of race and heredity as of those circumstances by which nature forms our habits, by which we are nurtured and live. Marcus Tullius Cicero charactercircumstanceform Change image and share on social