History is truely the witness of times past, the light of truth, the life of memory, the teacher of life, the messenger of antiquity. (Cicero)

History is truely the witness of times past, the light of truth, the life of memory, the teacher of life, the messenger of antiquity.

Cicero

Related topics

antiquity history life light memory messenger past teacher times truth witness

Related quotes

If you would be a real seeker after truth, you must at least once in your life doubt, as far as possible, all things. View quote
René Descartes
History and experience tell us that moral progress comes not in comfortable and complacent times, but out of trial and confusion. View quote
Gerald Ford
Our memory is a more perfect world than the universe: it gives back life to those who no longer exist. View quote
Guy de Maupassant
At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us. View quote
Albert Schweitzer
The golden moments in the stream of life rush past us, and we see nothing but sand; the angels come to visit us, and we only know them when they are gone. View quote
George Eliot