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• There is not opinion so absurd that some philosopher will not express it.
  -- Marcus Tullius Cicero, "Ad familiare...
• Nihil tam absurde dici potest, quod non dicatur ab aliquo pilosophorum.
  [Nothing so absurd can be said, that some philosopher has not said it.] -- Cicero...
• Express an opinion, but send advice by freight.
• For as lack of adornment is said to become some women, so this subtle oration, though without embellishment, gives delight.
  -- Cicero (106-43 BC) -- De Oratore, 78...
• This is patently absurd; but whoever wishes to become a philosopher must learn not to be frightened by absurdities.
  -- Bertrand Russell...
• I have sacrificed time, health, and fortune, in the desire to complete these Calculating Engines.
  I have also declined several offers of great personal advantage to myself....
• Persistence in one opinion has never been considered a merit in political leaders. -- Cicero
• Avarice in old age is foolish; for what can be more absurd than to increase our provisions for the read the nearer we approach to our journey's end.
  -- Marcus Tullius Cicero (106-43 B.C.)...
• Persistence in one opinion has never been considered a merit in political leaders.
  -- Marcus Tullius Cicero, "Ad familiares", 1st century BC...