What is dishonorably got, is dishonorably squandered.

Friendship is the only point in human affairs concerning the benefit of which all, with one voice, agree.

The habit of arguing in support of atheism, whether it be done from conviction or in pretense, is a wicked and impious practice.

Let arms yield to the toga, let the [victor's] laurel yield to the [orator's] tongue.

Thou knowest how numerous this tribe is, how united and how powerful in the assemblies. I will plead in a low voice so that only the judges may hear, for instigators are not lacking to stir up the crowd against me, and against all the best citizens. To scorn, in the interest of the Republic, this multitude of Jews so often turbulent in the assemblies shows a singular strength of mind. The money is in the Treasury; they do not accuse us of theft; they seek to stir up hatreds.

If a man could mount to Heaven and survey the mighty universe, his admiration of its beauties would be much diminished unless he had someone to share in his pleasure.

Philosophy is true mother of the arts [of science].