Nothing is too absurd to be said by some of the philosophers.
The function of wisdom is to discriminate between good and evil.
Time destroys the speculation of men, but it confirms nature.
History illumes reality, vitalizes memory, provides guidance in daily life
We must not only obtain Wisdom: we must enjoy her.
Nothing is so swift as calumny, nothing is more easily propagated, nothing more readily credited, nothing more widely circulated.
Our liberality should not exceed our ability.
Enmity is anger watching the opportunity for revenge.
Philosophy is the true mother of science.
Reason is the mistress and queen of all things. [Lat., Domina omnium et regina ratio.]
It is a shameful thing to be weary of inquiry when what we search for is excellent.
When trying a case [the famous judge] L. Cassius never failed to inquire "Who gained by it?" Man's character is such that no one undertakes crimes without hope of gain.
It is our duty, my young friends, to resist old age.
Nulla (enim) res tantum ad dicendum proficit, quantum scriptio Nothing so much assists learning as writing down what we wish to remember.
Law stands mute in the midst of arms.
It is a great thing to know your vices.
Aristoteles quidem ait: 'Omnes ingeniosos melancholicos esse.' Aristotle says that all men of genius are melancholy.
Apollo, sacred guard of earth's true core, Whence first came frenzied, wild prophetic word.
The consciousness of good intention is the greatest solace of misfortunes.
Even the ablest pilots are willing to receive advice from passengers in tempestuous weather.
Ignorance of impending evil is far better than a knowledge of its approach.
Nothing is difficult in the eyes of a lover.
But if you should take the bond of goodwill out of the universe no house or city could stand, nor would even the tillage of the fields abide. If that statement is not clear, then you may understand how great is the power of friendship and of concord from a consideration of the results of enmity and disagreement. For what house is so strong, or what state so enduring that it cannot be utterly overthrown by animosities and division?
The comfort derived from the misery of others is slight.
The magistrates are the ministers for the laws, the judges their interpreters, the rest of us are servants of the law, that we all may be free.
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