Marcus Tullius Cicero History Quotations

History is the witness that testifies to the passing of time...

The causes of events are ever more interesting than the events themselves.

Not to know what has been transacted in former times is to continue always a child.

History is indeed the witness of the times, the light of truth.

When confronted by a hungry wolf, it is unwise to goad the beast, as Cato would have us do. But it is equally unwise to imagine the snarling animal a friend and offer your hand, as Pompey does." "Perhaps you would have us climb a tree!

Please go on, make your threats. I don't like to submit to mere implication.

History illumes reality, vitalizes memory, provides guidance in daily life

History is the witness that testifies to the passing of time; it illumines reality, vitalizes memory, provides guidance in daily life and brings us tidings of antiquities.

Who does not know that the first law of historical writing is the truth.