Marcus Tullius Cicero (106BC-43BC) was a Roman speaker, statesman, philosopher and writer. He was considered by many as one of ancient Rome’s greatest orators.

Marcus Cicero was regarded as Rome’s most feared politician and one of the greatest lawyers and statesmen of all times. Machiavelli, John Adams and Winston Churchill all studied and were influenced his writings.

As one of Rome’s most memorable and keenly observant writers, Marcus Cicero lived through some of the most turbulent years in the history of Rome.

I hope that you enjoy this collection of Marcus Tullius Cicero quotes from ancient Rome.

Cicero Quotes

1. A room without books is like a body without a soul. ― Marcus Cicero

2. The wise are instructed by reason, average minds by experience, the stupid by necessity and the brute by instinct. ― Marcus Cicero

3. The whole glory of virtue resides in activity. ― Marcus Cicero

4. Never go to excess but let moderation be your guide. ― Marcus Cicero

5. Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others. ― Marcus Cicero

6. If we are not ashamed to think it, we should not be ashamed to say it. ― Marcus Cicero

7. Your enemies can kill you but only your friends can hurt you. ― Marcus Cicero

8. In times of war, the law falls silent. ― Marcus Cicero

9. The safety of the people shall be the highest law. ― Marcus Cicero

10. While there’s life, there’s hope. ― Marcus Cicero

11. Poor is the nation that has no heroes, but poorer still is the nation that having heroes, fails to remember and honor them. ― Marcus Cicero

12. We must not say that every mistake is a foolish one. ― Marcus Cicero

13. Any man can make mistakes but only an idiot persists in his error. ― Marcus Cicero

14. The art of life is to deal with problems as they arise, rather than destroy one’s spirit by worrying about them too far in advance. ― Marcus Cicero

15. The authority of those who teach is often an obstacle to those who want to learn. ― Marcus Cicero

16. Nobody can give you wiser advice than yourself. ― Marcus Cicero

17. What then is freedom? The power to live as one wishes. ― Marcus Cicero

18. The greater the difficulty, the greater the glory. ― Marcus Cicero

19. The higher we are placed, the more humbly we should walk. ― Marcus Cicero

20. Silence is one of the great arts of conversation. ― Marcus Cicero

21. Loyalty is what we seek in friendship. ― Marcus Cicero

22. If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need. ― Marcus Cicero

23. It is not by muscle, speed, or physical dexterity that great things are achieved, but by reflection, the force of character, and judgment. ― Marcus Cicero

24. The shifts of fortune test the reliability of friends. ― Marcus Cicero

25. Nature has planted in our minds an insatiable longing to see the truth. ― Marcus Cicero

The Psychology of Money was written by the award winning author Morgan Housel. In this popular book, Morgan shares 19 short stories exploring the different ways that people think about money. The Psychology of Money teaches you how to have a better relationship with money and also how to make smarter financial decisions.

The underlying the message of The Psychology of Money is that doing well with money has little to do with how smart you are and everything to do with how you behave.

I hope that you find the following quotes from The Psychology of Money valuable and that they inspire you to take a closer look at how you view personal finance and wealth.

1. Doing well with money has a little to do with how smart you are and a lot to do with how you behave. ― The Psychology of Money

2. Not every risk is worth taking. It is not always a great idea to risk what you have and to get what you do not have. ― The Psychology of Money

3. Money is everywhere, it affects all of us, and confuses most of us. ― The Psychology of Money

4. Compounding only works if you can give an asset years and years to grow. It’s like planting oak trees: A year of growth will never show much progress, 10 years can make a meaningful difference, and 50 years can create something absolutely extraordinary. ― The Psychology of Money

5. Getting money is one thing. Keeping it is another. ― The Psychology of Money

6. Independence, to me, doesn’t mean you’ll stop working. It means you only do the work you like with people you like at the times you want for as long as you want. ― The Psychology of Money

7. Having more control over your time and options is becoming one of the most valuable currencies in the world. ― The Psychology of Money

8. There are many things never worth risking, no matter the potential gain. ― The Psychology of Money

9. To grasp why people bury themselves in debt you don’t need to study interest rates; you need to study the history of greed, insecurity, and optimism. ― The Psychology of Money

10. Controlling your time is the highest dividend money pays. ― The Psychology of Money

11. When most people say they want to be a millionaire, what they might actually mean is “I’d like to spend a million dollars.” And that is literally the opposite of being a millionaire. ― The Psychology of Money

12. Good investing is not necessarily about making good decisions. It’s about consistently not screwing up. ― The Psychology of Money

13. There are a million ways to get wealthy, and plenty of books on how to do so. But there’s only one way to stay wealthy: some combination of frugality and paranoia. And that’s a topic we don’t discuss enough. ― The Psychology of Money

14. Spending money to show people how much money you have is the fastest way to have less money. ― The Psychology of Money

15. Getting money requires taking risks, being optimistic, and putting yourself out there. But keeping money requires the opposite of taking risk. It requires humility, and fear that what you’ve made can be taken away from you just as fast. ― The Psychology of Money

16. No one is impressed with your possessions as much as you are. ― The Psychology of Money

17. Wealth is hidden. It’s income not spent. Wealth is an option not yet taken to buy something later. Its value lies in offering you options, flexibility, and growth to one day purchase more stuff than you could right now. ― The Psychology of Money

18. Long-term planning is harder than it seems because people’s goals and desires change over time. ― The Psychology of Money

19. The highest form of wealth is the ability to wake up every morning and say, “I can do whatever I want today.” ― The Psychology of Money

20. How you manage financially isn’t really about how smart you are but really about your attitude. You need to have the right attitude to spend and save money. Your behavior is what dictates your finances. ― The Psychology of Money

21. Everything has a price, but not all prices appear on labels. ― The Psychology of Money

22. I love Voltaire’s observation that “History never repeats itself; man always does.” It applies so well to how we behave with money. ― The Psychology of Money

23. There is no reason to risk what you have and need for what you don’t have and don’t need. ― The Psychology of Money

24. You might think you want a fancy car or a nice watch. But what you probably want is respect and admiration. And you’re more likely to gain those things through kindness and humility than horsepower and chrome. ― The Psychology of Money

25. The ability to do what you want, when you want, with who you want, for as long as you want, is priceless. It is the highest dividend money pays. ― The Psychology of Money

Have you ever noticed that many powerful image quotes posted online feature the image of a Lion? When we think of a Lion the following characteristics come to mind, strength, power, leadership, courage and confidence.

I hope that you will enjoy the following Lion quotes that symbolize this powerful animal.

I also hope that these wonderful quotes inspire you to be more confident, courageous and that they bring out the leader in you.

1. A Lion doesn’t concern himself with the opinion of sheep.

2. Don’t be ashamed of your scars. They are just reminders that you are a survivor. You are stronger than whatever tried to hurt you.

3. Tough times never last, but tough people do. ― Robert H. Schuller

4. I am a Lion, not a sheep. A leader, not a follower.

5. If size mattered, the Elephant would be the king of the jungle.

6. The number one skill in life is not giving up. ― Bryant McGill

7. Surround yourself with those who are hungry for success.

8. I don’t need a weapon, I am one!

9. I would rather live one day as a Lion, than a lifetime as a sheep.

10. Everyone wants to be a beast, until it’s time to do what beasts do. ― Eric Thomas

11. The Lion never fears to walk alone.

12. What I am looking for is not out there, it is in me. ― Helen Keller

13. Everyone wants to eat, but few are willing to hunt.

14. If you want to be a Lion, you must train with Lions.

15. Judge no one, just improve yourself.

16. Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I’ll try again tomorrow.

17. If you build an army of 100 Lions and their leader is a dog, in any fight, the Lions will die like a dog. But if you build an army of 100 dogs and their leader is a Lion, all of the dogs will fight like a Lion.

18. You are stronger than you think.

19. I breathe in courage and exhale fear.

20. A Lion sleeps in the heart of every brave man. ― Turkish Proverb

21. Leaders don’t force people to follow. They invite them on a journey.

22. I am not afraid of an army of Lions led by a sheep; I am afraid of an army of sheep led by a Lion.

23. It is better to be a Lion for a day than a sheep all of your life.

24. Great leaders inspire greatness in others. ― Lolly Daskal

25. Surround yourself with those on the same mission as you.