"Any man is liable to err, only..." - Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero

“Nothing is more praiseworthy, nothing more suited to a great and illustrious man than placability and a merciful disposition.”

“Not to know what has been transacted in former times is to be always a child. If no use is made of the labors of past ages, the world must remain always in the infancy of knowledge.”

“Without your knowledge, the eyes and ears of many will see and watch you, as they have done already.”

“Do not be afraid of mistakes, provided you do not make the same one twice.”

“I discover myself on the verge of a usual mistake.”

“When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.”

“Let thine occupations be few, saith the sage, if thou wouldst lead a tranquil life.”

“We sit silently and watch the world around us. This has taken a lifetime to learn. It seems only the old are able to sit next to one another and not say anything and still feel content. The young, brash and impatient, must always break the silence. It is a waste, for silence is pure. Silence is holy. It draws people together because only those who are comfortable with each other can sit without speaking. This is the great paradox.”

“The man who is truly good and wise will bear with dignity whatever fortune sends, and will always make the best of his circumstances.”