“In times of war, the law falls silent. Silent enim leges inter arma”
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Famous Marcus Tullius Cicero Quotes
“If nature does not ratify law, then all the virtues may lose their sway.”
Source: The Treatises of M.T. Cicero: On the Nature of the Gods; On Divination; On Fate; On the Republic; On the Laws; and On Standing for the Consulship
“Silent enim leges inter arma (Laws are silent in times of war).”
Source: Delphi Complete Works of Cicero (Illustrated)
“Time puts an end to speculation in opinions, and confirms the laws of nature.”
“The law is silent during war. [Lat., Silent leges inter arma.]”
Source: Delphi Complete Works of Cicero (Illustrated)
“What is impossible by the nature of things is not confirmed by any law.”
Source: De Officiis Or on Duties on Obligations
“The safety of the people shall be the highest law.”
Source: The Republic and The Laws
“Liberty consists in the power of doing that which is permitted by the law.”
“Laws should be interpreted in a liberal sense so that their intention may be preserved.”
“When you have no basis for an argument, abuse the plaintiff.”
“Who does not know that the first law of historical writing is the truth.”
“To know the laws is not to memorize their letter but to grasp their full force and meaning.”
Source: Cicero
Source: The Treatises of M.T. Cicero: On the Nature of the Gods; On Divination; On Fate; On the Republic; On the Laws; and On Standing for the Consulship