Tullius
Tullius was a Roman nomen. The feminine form was Tullia. Tully, especially as another name for Cicero, is an anglicized form now considered antiquated.
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Famous quotes containing the word tullius:
“If the oarsmen of a fast-moving ship suddenly cease to row, the suspension of the driving force of the oars doesn’t prevent the vessel from continuing to move on its course. And with a speech it is much the same. After he has finished reciting the document, the speaker will still be able to maintain the same tone without a break, borrowing its momentum and impulse from the passage he has just read out.”
—Marcus Tullius Cicero (106–43 B.C)
“For a tear is quickly dried, especially when shed for the misfortunes of others.”
—Marcus Tullius Cicero (106–43 B.C.)
“To whose gain? [Cui bono]”
—Marcus Tullius Cicero (106–43 B.C.)