# Cicero Quotes

Roman statesman, orator, and philosopher who shaped Latin prose and Western rhetoric. (106-43 BCE)

Where there is life, there is hope.
Cicero
A room without books is like a body without a soul.
Cicero
The safety of the people shall be the highest law.
Cicero
Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues but the parent of all others.
Cicero
If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.
Cicero

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## Frequently asked questions

### Who was Cicero?

Roman statesman, orator, and philosopher who shaped Latin prose and Western rhetoric. This page collects their most famous quotes in one place.

### What is the most famous quote by Cicero?

One of the most quoted lines by Cicero is: "Where there is life, there is hope." You will find it and 4 more famous quotes below.

### Can I use Cicero quotes in my work?

Short famous quotations can generally be shared and reused with credit to their author. The quotes on this page are shown with their authors so you can attribute them properly.