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“Neither can embellishments of language be found without arrangement and expression of thoughts, nor can thoughts be made to shine without the light of language.” Cicero

“He removes the greatest ornament of friendship, who takes away from it respect.” Cicero

“Be sure that it is not you that is mortal, but only your body. For that man whom your outward form reveals is not yourself; the spirit is the true self, not that physical figure which and be pointed out by your finger.” Cicero

“All action is of the mind and the mirror of the mind is the face, its index the eyes.” Cicero

“Art is born of the observation and investigation of nature.” Cicero

“Everyone has the obligation to ponder well his own specific traits of character. He must also regulate them adequately and not wonder whether someone else’s traits might suit him better. The more definitely his own a man’s character is, the better it fits him.” Cicero

“A mind without instruction can no more bear fruit than can a field, however fertile, without cultivation.” Cicero