Dangerous Woman Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 The budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed lest Rome become bankrupt. People must again learn to work, instead of living on public assistance.' Translation of words uttered by Cicero in 55BC Clearly we will never learn from past mistakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoneyMcRingRing Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Great find, I'll use that myself! Phoney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest theboltonfury Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 The budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed lest Rome become bankrupt. People must again learn to work, instead of living on public assistance.'Translation of words uttered by Cicero in 55BC Clearly we will never learn from past mistakes. Yes, but did say that as he was enjoying a state sponsored orgy / banquet whilst the plebs built him another palace? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mattsta1964 Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 The budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed lest Rome become bankrupt. People must again learn to work, instead of living on public assistance.'Translation of words uttered by Cicero in 55BC Clearly we will never learn from past mistakes. I posted this very same quotation on HPC myself just a week or so ago Unfortunately, it seems Cicero never said this and I can't verify that this is a true quotation. That said, there ars some fantastic quotations attributed to Cicero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangerous Woman Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 Yes, but did say that as he was enjoying a state sponsored orgy / banquet whilst the plebs built him another palace? Actually, he was a bit of a prude - check out his Cataline Orations if you fancy a spot of bedtime reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arbeit Macht Frei Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I posted this very same quotation on HPC myself just a week or so agoUnfortunately, it seems Cicero never said this and I can't verify that this is a true quotation. That said, there ars some fantastic quotations attributed to Cicero Try snopeshttp://message.snopes.com/showthread.php?t=28532 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Masked Tulip Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Actually, he was a bit of a prude - check out his Cataline Orations if you fancy a spot of bedtime reading. The above post is misleading. It clearly suggests Cicero was a prude and then suggests some bedtime reading. A casual observer is likely to assume that such 'bedtime reading' is most likey to be the opposite of Cicero's prudence and something more salacious of Roman sexual activity at the time - orgyies, fetishism, all kinds of kink. Alas, it is just Cicero's speeches which are dry, dull and boring and certainly not good bedtime reading. You should not read in bed nor watch TV nor listen to the radio nor play video games. Actually, the bedroom should be kept for two things and two things only - sleeping and sex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest theboltonfury Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 The above post is misleading. It clearly suggests Cicero was a prude and then suggests some bedtime reading.A casual observer is likely to assume that such 'bedtime reading' is most likey to be the opposite of Cicero's prudence and something more salacious of Roman sexual activity at the time - orgyies, fetishism, all kinds of kink. Alas, it is just Cicero's speeches which are dry, dull and boring and certainly not good bedtime reading. You should not read in bed nor watch TV nor listen to the radio nor play video games. Actually, the bedroom should be kept for two things and two things only - sleeping and sex. I'm not sure she was being that serious. Telly in bed - no, reading in bed - yes Besides, I bet that regardless of speeches, Cicero loved a good session of 5 nubile young slavettes at once Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Masked Tulip Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Besides, I bet that regardless of speeches, Cicero loved a good session of 5 nubile young slavettes at once Don't we all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangerous Woman Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 I love this site. We can always be relied upon to lower the tone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest theboltonfury Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Don't we all? I will start with just the 2 and work my way up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scunnered Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Actually, the bedroom should be kept for two things and two things only - sleeping and sex. Where am I supposed to keep my horse then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
council dweller Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 (edited) I love this site. We can always be relied upon to lower the tone. I bet you're a dangerous woman. Edit. I've just spotted your user name and it confirms my suspictions. Edited January 17, 2009 by council dweller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangerous Woman Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 I bet you're a dangerous woman.Edit. I've just spotted your user name and it confirms my suspictions. Just having a bit of fun in my dark and lonely room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Mario Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I will start with just the 2 and work my way up While they work their way down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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