Self discipline is that which, next to virtue, truly and essentially raises one man above another. Joseph Addison English essayist, poet, & politician (1672 - 1719) It is feeling and force of imagination that make us eloquent. Marcus Valerius Martialis (40 AD - 103 AD) A life of peace, purity, and refinement leads to a calm and untroubled old age. Cicero Roman author, orator, & politician (106 BC - 43 BC) The strictest law often causes the most serious wrong. Cicero Roman author, orator, & politician (106 BC - 43 BC) Our thoughts are free. Cicero Roman author, orator, & politician (106 BC - 43 BC) Liberty is rendered even more precious by the recollection of servitude. Cicero Roman author, orator, & politician (106 BC - 43 BC) It is a great thing to know our vices. Cicero Roman author, orator, & politician (106 BC - 43 BC) Thought is the fountain of speech. Chrysippus Greek Stoic philosopher (280 BC - 207 BC) There is no legal obligation to perform impossibilities. Publius Celsus Tis sometimes the height of wisdom to feign stupidity. Cato the Elder Roman orator & politician (234 BC - 149 BC) |