M. Porcius Cato 2 Report post Posted February 1, 2006 Cicero's letters are a fount of quotable squibs, one-liners, and pithy sayings. What are your favorites? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M. Porcius Cato 2 Report post Posted February 1, 2006 Ipsi illi philosophi etiam illis libellis, quos de contemnenda gloria scribunt, nomen suum inscribunt.--On the very books in which philosophers tell us to despise fame, they inscribe their names. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P.Clodius 0 Report post Posted February 1, 2006 While prosecuting a man accused of poisoning his dad with a laced piece of cake. After Cicero's blistering examination the accused stands and shouts, "I'd like to give you a piece of my mind." Response, "I'd rather have that than a piece of your cake!" hahaha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites