Cicero107–43 BCThe quotations of
Cicero
Roman statesman, lawyer, orator, and philosopher
107–43 BC
20 quotes, most often on Philosophy, Politics and Work. Part of the Philosophers collection.
- Often credited to G. K. Chesterton
In the very books in which philosophers bid us scorn fame, they inscribe their names.
There is nothing so absurd but some philosopher has said it.
- De Legibus (On the Laws) (c. 40s BC), Book III, section 3
- De Officiis – On Duties (44 BC), Book II, section 43
- De Officiis – On Duties (44 BC), Book I, section 151. Translation by Cyrus R. Edmonds (1873), p. 73
- “De Finibus Bonorum et Malorum” Book V, Chapter 58
- Pro Murena (Chapter VI, sec. 13)
There is nothing so absurd that it has not been said by some philosopher.
De Divinatione – On Divination (44 BC), Book II, chapter LVIII, section 119For friendship makes prosperity more shining and lessens adversity by dividing and sharing it.
Laelius De Amicitia – Laelius On Friendship (44 BC), Section 22- Orator Ad M. Brutum (46 BC), Chapter XXXIV, section 120
Often credited to Cicero
Quotes often credited to Cicero that were said or written by someone else.
