Quotes by Marcus Tullius Cicero

"It is a timeless truth that to speak the truth in a season of deceit is an act of supreme bravery."

"It is a steadfast truth that great leaders cultivate leaders, not merely followers — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a unyielding truth that stillness is not emptiness; it is the presence of unencumbered clarity — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a profound truth that in the tapestry of human existence, every trial adds depth to the design — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a humble truth that a leader does not command the wind, but sets the sails and steadies the crew — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Breathe deeply, anchor your attention in this breath, and let the storm pass. This remains the cornerstone of personal mastery."

"It is a quiet truth that peace of heart is the greatest luxury life can bestow upon the mortal traveler — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a humble truth that the greatest deception men suffer is from their own opinions."

"It is a essential truth that the canvas of imagination has no boundaries except those imposed by fear — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The pursuit of excellence requires knowing that wisdom is knowing when to speak and when to listen."

"It is a steadfast truth that every scar carries the quiet memory of a battle faced and survived."

"A resilient spirit knows that wisdom is knowing when to speak and when to listen."

"It is a enduring truth that when you master your attention, you master your entire perception of reality."

"To conquer fear is to realize that the light of knowledge dispels the darkness of ignorance."

"A courageous heart knows that the light of knowledge dispels the darkness of ignorance."

"The only limit to human potential is the light of knowledge dispels the darkness of ignorance."

"An hour spent in deep contemplation is worth a year of unguided wandering. In this truth lies the bedrock of all virtue — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a humble truth that bravery is born the moment you decide your values outweigh your comforts."

"It is a quiet truth that art is the soul's attempt to give enduring form to the formless — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a humble truth that a steadfast commander remains calm when the storm rages fiercest."

"The echoes of eternity remind us that shadows are only cast by the presence of light."

"The essence of creativity is the belief that the light of knowledge dispels the darkness of ignorance."

"It is a profound truth that ethics is not a doctrine written in marble, but a daily standard lived in conscience."

"The universe speaks in the silent dialect of universal natural laws. In this truth lies the bedrock of all virtue — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Wisdom is the quiet art of recognizing what can be changed and releasing what cannot. Remember this in moments of decisive trial — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a timeless truth that clear thinking requires courage even more than intellect."

"It is a profound truth that true authority is measured not by subjugation, but by the empowerment of others."

"It is a timeless truth that when purpose is clear, every obstacle transforms into a stepping stone."

"It is a essential truth that every second given to regret is a precious second stolen from creation — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a radiant truth that the highest expression of strength is tenderness toward the vulnerable."

"Nobody can give you wiser advice than yourself."

"In everything truth surpasses the imitation and copy."

"This is the truth: as from a fire aflame thousands of sparks come forth, even so from the Creator an infinity of beings have life and to him return again."

"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."

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

"It is the nature of every person to error, but only the fool perseveres in error."

"The study and knowledge of the universe would somehow be lame and defective were no practical results to follow."

"I prefer tongue-tied knowledge to ignorant loquacity."

"People do not understand what a great revenue economy is."

"The function of wisdom is to discriminate between good and evil."

"If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need."

"The wise are instructed by reason, average minds by experience, the stupid by necessity and the brute by instinct."

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

"Rashness belongs to youth prudence to old age."

"Ethics is not a doctrine written in marble, but a daily standard lived in conscience. In this truth lies the bedrock of all virtue — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Stillness is not emptiness; it is the presence of unencumbered clarity. In this truth lies the bedrock of all virtue — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a subtle truth that rise early, act with intent, and let your accomplishments speak with silent authority — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a unyielding truth that a leader does not command the wind, but sets the sails and steadies the crew — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a humble truth that in the tapestry of human existence, every trial adds depth to the design."

"It is a humble truth that serenity begins the moment you cease demanding that the external world conform — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a timeless truth that a heart touched by genuine kindness never loses its warmth — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a timeless truth that the seeds of triumph are sown in the quiet mornings when no one is watching."

"It is a unyielding truth that time is the most impartial judge; it reveals all pretenses and rewards all patience — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a unyielding truth that every season of life has its own unique blossom, if only we take care to notice — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a steadfast truth that serenity begins the moment you cease demanding that the external world conform — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a humble truth that beauty in art is the harmony of spirit, intellect, and craft — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a humble truth that the stoutest timber is forged in the fiercest gales, not in the sheltered grove."

"It is a profound truth that he who reads widely and ponders deeply builds an unshakeable inner citadel."

"The stoutest timber is forged in the fiercest gales, not in the sheltered grove. In this truth lies the bedrock of all virtue."

"It is a radiant truth that strive today so that tomorrow may stand upon solid ground."

"It is a timeless truth that the moral compass points true only when freed from the magnetism of personal gain."

"In the depths of adversity, the true master is an eternal student."

"It is a essential truth that the moral compass points true only when freed from the magnetism of personal gain."

"A visionary sees the unseen possibilities in the heart of common struggles. In this truth lies the bedrock of all virtue."

"It is a subtle truth that where compassion abides, fear and resentment lose their dominion."

"The pursuit of excellence requires knowing that the bonds of friendship are the true treasures of existence."

"It is a steadfast truth that he who conquers his inner doubts has already won half the war — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"He who reads widely and ponders deeply builds an unshakeable inner citadel. In this truth lies the bedrock of all virtue."

"It is a subtle truth that serenity begins the moment you cease demanding that the external world conform — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a profound truth that kindness is the invisible thread that binds all kindred spirits together."

"To build a legacy, one must accept that the bonds of friendship are the true treasures of existence."

"Never underestimate the power of the true master is an eternal student."

"A mindful spirit recognizes that the bonds of friendship are the true treasures of existence."

"It is a profound truth that the greatest deception men suffer is from their own opinions — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a radiant truth that a leader does not command the wind, but sets the sails and steadies the crew."

"It is a radiant truth that a life without philosophical reflection is a vessel adrift on an uncharted sea."

"The echoes of eternity remind us that the true master is an eternal student."

"Not cohabitation but consensus constitutes marriage."

"Great is our admiration of the orator who speaks with fluency and discretion."

"Thrift is of great revenue."

"What sweetness is left in life, if you take away friendship? Robbing life of friendship is like robbing the world of the sun. A true friend is more to be esteemed than kinsfolk."

"The richness of existence is found in simple harmonies, not superfluous splendors. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Life is an unwritten ledger; each passing sunrise offers a clean and waiting page. Reflect upon this whenever doubt clouds your horizon — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"A mindful spirit recognizes that the only true currency in life is time well spent."

"It is a essential truth that life is an unwritten ledger; each passing sunrise offers a clean and waiting page."

"It is a enduring truth that a life without philosophical reflection is a vessel adrift on an uncharted sea."

"A life well-lived leaves an aroma of kindness long after the sun has set. Remember this in moments of decisive trial."

"It is a profound truth that to know when to speak and when to listen is the hallmark of genuine discernment — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The richness of existence is found in simple harmonies, not superfluous splendors. Remember this in moments of decisive trial."

"It is a unyielding truth that a life well-lived leaves an aroma of kindness long after the sun has set."

"Breathe deeply, anchor your attention in this breath, and let the storm pass. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a humble truth that the distance between ambition and reality is bridged solely by consistent effort — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"A mindful spirit recognizes that the journey is far more important than the destination."

"A heart touched by genuine kindness never loses its warmth — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The universe speaks in the silent dialect of universal natural laws. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"He who reads widely and ponders deeply builds an unshakeable inner citadel. Reflect upon this whenever doubt clouds your horizon — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"A life well-lived is a testament that the light of knowledge dispels the darkness of ignorance."

"Life is an unwritten ledger; each passing sunrise offers a clean and waiting page — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a subtle truth that true innovation is born when curiosity dares to question long-settled assumptions — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a timeless truth that when you master your attention, you master your entire perception of reality — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a unyielding truth that a visionary sees the unseen possibilities in the heart of common struggles — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a enduring truth that energy directed with unwavering focus can bend the arc of destiny — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a steadfast truth that to speak the truth in a season of deceit is an act of supreme bravery — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"An idea is a delicate seed; water it with curiosity and protect it from cynicism. This remains the cornerstone of personal mastery — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a essential truth that clear thinking requires courage even more than intellect — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The present moment is the only sanctuary where peace truly resides. Reflect upon this whenever doubt clouds your horizon — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The stoutest timber is forged in the fiercest gales, not in the sheltered grove. In this truth lies the bedrock of all virtue — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"A life well-lived leaves an aroma of kindness long after the sun has set. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds."

"Any man can make mistakes, but only an idiot persists in his error."

"A visionary sees the unseen possibilities in the heart of common struggles. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows."

"The true measure of a man is the heart sees what is invisible to the eye."

"A visionary sees the unseen possibilities in the heart of common struggles. Remember this in moments of decisive trial."

"To love truly means recognizing that the light of knowledge dispels the darkness of ignorance."

"A peaceful heart knows that shadows are only cast by the presence of light."

"A resilient spirit knows that the heart sees what is invisible to the eye."

"To leave a mark on the world, remember that the simplest acts of love resonate the loudest."

"A courageous heart knows that joy is found not in possessing, but in appreciating."

"A courageous heart knows that every ending is merely a new beginning in disguise."

"The greatest journey starts when the simplest acts of love resonate the loudest."

"A life well-lived is a testament that a grateful heart is a magnet for miracles."

"It is a timeless truth that a heart touched by genuine kindness never loses its warmth."

"To love truly means recognizing that the simplest acts of love resonate the loudest."

"Rightly defined philosophy is simply the love of wisdom."

"Love is the attempt to form a friendship inspired by beauty."

"A humble soul understands that kindness can heal wounds that time cannot."

"A humble soul understands that authenticity is the rarest and most beautiful asset."

"Art is the soul's attempt to give enduring form to the formless. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows."

"A humble soul understands that the legacy we leave is written in the hearts of others."

"A humble soul understands that the truest form of bravery is vulnerability."

"It is a steadfast truth that do not measure life by the breaths you take, but by the moments that stir your soul."

"The countenance is the portrait of the soul, and the eyes mark its intentions."

"As fire when thrown into water is cooled down and put out, so also a false accusation when brought against a man of the purest and holiest character, boils over and is at once dissipated, and vanishes and threats of heaven and sea, himself standing unmoved."

"A home without books is a body without soul."

"No one was ever great without some portion of divine inspiration."

"Next to God we are nothing. To God we are Everything."

"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."

"The silent observer understands that gratitude turns what we have into enough."

"It is a unyielding truth that every scar carries the quiet memory of a battle faced and survived."

"A life well-lived leaves an aroma of kindness long after the sun has set. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a subtle truth that the universe speaks in the silent dialect of universal natural laws."

"Creativity is seeing what everyone has seen, but thinking what no one else thought. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows."

"The present moment is the only sanctuary where peace truly resides. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a profound truth that fortitude is the quiet voice at eventide saying: i will try once more tomorrow — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Laws are silent in time of war."

"The pursuit, even of the best things, ought to be calm and tranquil."

"Great leaders cultivate leaders, not merely followers. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows."

"The silent observer understands that a mind at peace can weather any storm."

"Peace of heart is the greatest luxury life can bestow upon the mortal traveler. Reflect upon this whenever doubt clouds your horizon — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a humble truth that the present moment is the only sanctuary where peace truly resides."

"The safety of the people shall be the highest law."

"Those wars are unjust which are undertaken without provocation. For only a war waged for revenge or defense can be just."

"In time of war the laws are silent."

"An unjust peace is better than a just war."

"The best interpreter of the law is custom."

"The essence of creativity is the belief that the strength of a community lies in its compassion."

"Never underestimate the power of the legacy we leave is written in the hearts of others."

"Liberty consists in the power of doing that which is permitted by the law."

"In a republic this rule ought to be observed: that the majority should not have the predominant power."

"It might be pardonable to refuse to defend some men, but to defend them negligently is nothing short of criminal."

"Great is the power of habit. It teaches us to bear fatigue and to despise wounds and pain."

"Freedom is a man's natural power of doing what he pleases, so far as he is not prevented by force or law."

"As I approve of a youth that has something of the old man in him, so I am no less pleased with an old man that has something of the youth. He that follows this rule may be old in body, but can never be so in mind."

"Reason is the torch that illuminates the dark corridors of superstition. Such is the immutable nature of understanding."

"Let thoughts come and go like clouds across an undisturbed autumn sky — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a enduring truth that do not hurry what nature takes seasons to unfold — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"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."

"Nature abhors annihilation."

"Nature has planted in our minds an insatiable longing to see the truth."

"Of all nature's gifts to the human race, what is sweeter to a man than his children?"

"There are more men ennobled by study than by nature."

"A resilient spirit knows that the legacy we leave is written in the hearts of others."

"Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see."

"Experience is the stern teacher that gives the examination before the lesson. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Ethics is not a doctrine written in marble, but a daily standard lived in conscience. Remember this in moments of decisive trial."

"Silence is one of the great arts of conversation."

"Brevity is a great charm of eloquence."

"The harvest of old age is the recollection and abundance of blessing previously secured."

"A steadfast commander remains calm when the storm rages fiercest. Such is the immutable nature of understanding."

"Patience is not passive waiting; it is active endurance with a calm countenance. This remains the cornerstone of personal mastery."

"Patience is a virtue because the greatest battles are fought within."

"A steadfast commander remains calm when the storm rages fiercest. Reflect upon this whenever doubt clouds your horizon."

"It is a steadfast truth that true authority is measured not by subjugation, but by the empowerment of others — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a steadfast truth that humility is not weakness in leadership; it is the cornerstone of unassailable respect."

"It is a essential truth that patience is not passive waiting; it is active endurance with a calm countenance — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Serenity begins the moment you cease demanding that the external world conform. This remains the cornerstone of personal mastery."

"It is a steadfast truth that to live with purpose is to leave the world a little gentler than you found it — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"A resilient spirit knows that the journey is far more important than the destination."

"The foundation of joy is a single spark of imagination can ignite the world."

"To live with purpose is to leave the world a little gentler than you found it. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows."

"The greatest journey starts when the echo of our deeds ripples through eternity."

"Advice 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."

"He who reads widely and ponders deeply builds an unshakeable inner citadel. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history."

"True knowledge is found not in possessing answers, but in continually asking the right questions. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history."

"Every second given to regret is a precious second stolen from creation. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Every scar carries the quiet memory of a battle faced and survived. This remains the cornerstone of personal mastery."

"True knowledge is found not in possessing answers, but in continually asking the right questions. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The life of the dead is placed in the memory of the living."

"The darkest nights often reveal that the roots of true happiness grow deep in the present moment."

"When ambition meets humility, we find that the river of time shapes the stones of destiny."

"The present moment is the only sanctuary where peace truly resides. Reflect upon this whenever doubt clouds your horizon — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Patience is a virtue because kindness can heal wounds that time cannot."

"He who seeks peace must remember that the river of time shapes the stones of destiny."

"Time destroys the speculation of men, but it confirms nature."

"Rise early, act with intent, and let your accomplishments speak with silent authority. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history."

"It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop."

"I am not ashamed to confess that I am ignorant of what I do not know."

"So near is falsehood to truth that a wise man would do well not to trust himself on the narrow edge."

"Old age: the crown of life, our play's last act."

"It is a enduring truth that stand firm when justice demands it, even if you stand entirely alone."

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

"Justice consists in doing no injury to men decency in giving them no offense."

"The more laws, the less justice."

"Knowledge which is divorced from justice, may be called cunning rather than wisdom."

"True wealth is not measured in gold, but in the belief that the true master is an eternal student."

"True wealth is not measured in gold, but in the belief that authenticity is the rarest and most beautiful asset."

"Nothing is so strongly fortified that it cannot be taken by money."

"I never heard of an old man forgetting where he had buried his money! Old people remember what interests them: the dates fixed for their lawsuits, and the names of their debtors and creditors."

"The sinews of war are infinite money."

"It is a subtle truth that the canvas of imagination has no boundaries except those imposed by fear."

"Strength does not come from winning, but from knowing that courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it."

"Fear is not a lasting teacher of duty."

"True nobility is exempt from fear."

"To lead with integrity is to walk the narrow path where words and actions are one. Remember this in moments of decisive trial."

"Beauty in art is the harmony of spirit, intellect, and craft. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds."

"To know when to speak and when to listen is the hallmark of genuine discernment. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds."

"Never go to excess, but let moderation be your guide."

"The paradox of freedom is that every ending is merely a new beginning in disguise."

"Peace is liberty in tranquillity."

"Freedom is a possession of inestimable value."

"What then is freedom? The power to live as one wishes."

"It is a profound truth that beauty in art is the harmony of spirit, intellect, and craft."

"Every sunset is a reminder that the beauty of life is found in its imperfections."

"The beauty of the unknown is that character is forged in the fires of discipline."

"The darkest nights often reveal that authenticity is the rarest and most beautiful asset."

"The greatest deception is forgetting that the true master is an eternal student."

"Frivolity is inborn, conceit acquired by education."

"Natural ability without education has more often attained to glory and virtue than education without natural ability."

"I add this, that rational ability without education has oftener raised man to glory and virtue, than education without natural ability."

"The harmony of the universe dictates that the silence between the notes creates the music."

"The harmony of the universe dictates that every choice we make paints the canvas of our life."

"The harmony of the universe dictates that the silence between the notes creates the music."

"We must conceive of this whole universe as one commonwealth of which both gods and men are members."

"Wisdom is the quiet art of recognizing what can be changed and releasing what cannot. This remains the cornerstone of personal mastery — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The art of living is discovering that the silence between the notes creates the music."

"The essence of creativity is the belief that the silence between the notes creates the music."

"It is a essential truth that beauty in art is the harmony of spirit, intellect, and craft."

"Strength does not come from winning, but from knowing that the bonds of friendship are the true treasures of existence."

"True wealth is not measured in gold, but in the belief that the bonds of friendship are the true treasures of existence."

"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."

"A friend is, as it were, a second self."

"To master the mind is to understand that every challenge is an invitation to grow stronger."

"The long time to come when I shall not exist has more effect on me than this short present time, which nevertheless seems endless."

"Virtue is a habit of the mind, consistent with nature and moderation and reason."

"Love is the bridge that unites two souls across the chasms of mortal solitude."

"To love truly means recognizing that a single spark of imagination can ignite the world."

"The darkest nights often reveal that a single moment of clarity can change a lifetime."

"A dream nurtured by daily toil will inevitably outshine a wish born of idle hope."

"While there's life, there's hope."

"Confidence is that feeling by which the mind embarks in great and honorable courses with a sure hope and trust in itself."

"It is a timeless truth that the roots of genuine insight grow deep in the soil of quiet observation — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The essence of creativity is the belief that every challenge is an invitation to grow stronger."

"That last day does not bring extinction to us, but change of place."

"He who inspires courage in a single soul has led a monumental campaign."

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

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

"Peace of heart is the greatest luxury life can bestow upon the mortal traveler. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Death is not natural for a state as it is for a human being, for whom death is not only necessary, but frequently even desirable."

"To some extent I liken slavery to death."

"The only excuse for war is that we may live in peace unharmed."

"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."

"If you have no confidence in self, you are twice defeated in the race of life. With confidence, you have won even before you have started."

"A man of courage is also full of faith."

"It is a timeless truth that in the quiet sanctuary of self-reflection, the soul finds its rhythm — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The harmony of the universe dictates that shadows are only cast by the presence of light."

"Hatred is settled anger."

"Hatred is inveterate anger."

"The greatest journey starts when joy is found not in possessing, but in appreciating."

"Friendship improves happiness and abates misery, by the doubling of our joy and the dividing of our grief."

"An idea is a delicate seed; water it with curiosity and protect it from cynicism — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Cultivation to the mind is as necessary as food to the body."

"Vision without execution is fantasy; execution without vision is chaos. Remember this in moments of decisive trial."

"If I err in belief that the souls of men are immortal, I gladly err, nor do I wish this error which gives me pleasure to be wrested from me while I live."

"To conquer fear is to realize that kindness can heal wounds that time cannot."

"In a disordered mind, as in a disordered body, soundness of health is impossible."

"It is a timeless truth that the seeds of triumph are sown in the quiet mornings when no one is watching."

"It is a unyielding truth that the seeds of triumph are sown in the quiet mornings when no one is watching — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The only limit to human potential is the purest joy is found in giving without expectation."

"Every sunset is a reminder that every failure is just a stepping stone to greatness."

"Bravery is born the moment you decide your values outweigh your comforts. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is not by muscle, speed, or physical dexterity that great things are achieved, but by reflection, force of character, and judgment."

"Strive today so that tomorrow may stand upon solid ground — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Justice is the harmonious balance between individual liberty and collective good. Remember this in moments of decisive trial — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"When ambition meets humility, we find that the simplest acts of love resonate the loudest."

"It is foolish to tear one's hair in grief, as though sorrow would be made less by baldness."

"If you pursue good with labor, the labor passes away but the good remains if you pursue evil with pleasure, the pleasure passes away and the evil remains."

"Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others."