It is a hard matter, my fellow citizens, to argue with the belly, since it has no ears.

The greatest comfort of my old age, and that which gives me the highest satisfaction, is the pleasing remembrance of the many benefits and friendly offices I have done to others.

not that I might die learned—but that I might not die unlearned

The words of the Greeks are born on their lips, but those of the Romans in their hearts.

Carthago delenda est

Wise men profit more by fools than fools by wise men.