Cicero

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.

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

We are all drawn by our eagerness for praise. - Trahimur omnes laudis studio

All pain is either severe or slight, if slight, it is easily endured; if severe, it will without doubt be brief.

He only employs his passion who can make no use of his reason.

How long will you abuse our patience, Catiline? - Quo usque tandem abutere, Catilina, patientia nostra?

I cease not to advocate peace; even though unjust it is better than the most just war.

The people's good is the highest law.

A careful physician . . . before he attempts to administer a remedy to his patient, must investigate not only the malady of the man he wishes to cure, but also his habits when in health, and his physical constitution.

Nothing is more praiseworthy, nothing more suited to a great and illustrious man than placability and a merciful disposition.