“We must stand up against old age and make up for its drawbacks by taking pains. We must fight it as we should an illness. We must look after our health, use moderate exercise, take just enough food and drink to recruit, but not to overload, our strength. Nor is it the body alone that must be supported, but the intellect and soul much more.”

“The authority of those who teach is often an obstacle to those who want to learn.”

“When Cicero (Marcus Tullius Cicero 106-43 BC ) was in 64 BC running for consul of Rome he was reported to be advised by his "campaign manager" that the voters "had rather you lied to them than refused them."”

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

“More law, less justice.”

“The safety of the people shall be the highest law.”

“A home without books is a body without soul.”

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

“Hatred is settled anger.”

“Hatred is inveterate anger.”

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