I follow nature as the surest guide, and resign myself with implicit obedience to her sacred ordinances.

Wisdom often exists under a shabby coat.

Man's life is ruled by fortune, not by wisdom.

Orators are most vehement when they have the weakest cause, as men get on horseback when they cannot walk.

How great an evil do you see that may have been announced by you against the Republic? - Videtis quantum scelus contra rem publicam vobis nuntiatum sit?

I remember the very thing that I do not wish to; I cannot forget the things I wish to forget.

To some extent I liken slavery to death.