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“Justice extorts no reward, no kind of price; she is sought, therefore, for her own sake.” quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero
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“Justice extorts no reward, no kind of price; she is sought, therefore, for her own sake.”

Marcus Tullius Cicero

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Justice is pursued for its own sake, not for reward or price.

In simple terms: Justice is its own reward.

Key Takeaway

Uphold justice without expectation.

Themes

justice integrity ethics

Mood

serious reflective

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • court decisions
  • personal dilemmas
  • public policy

Key Concepts

moral philosophy law

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why is justice valuable alone?
  • How do you resist corrupt incentives?
A Different Perspective

May be costly to act justly.

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