Marcus Tullius Cicero Quotations | Page 3

The house should derive dignity from the master, not the master from the house.

That which is not forbidden, is not on that account permitted.

That folly of old age which is called dotage is peculiar to silly old men, not to age itself.

Sweet is the recollection of difficulties overcome.

Summer lasts not for ever; seasons succeed each other.

Sound conviction should influence us rather than public opinion.

Slowly and imperceptibly old age comes creeping on.

Rashness is the companion of youth, prudence of old age.

Prudence in action avails more than wisdom in conception.

Politeness and an affable address are our best introduction.