Citizens Quote by Marcus Aurelius
![“And finally remember that nothing harms him who is really a citizen, which does not harm the state; nor yet does anything harm the state which does not harm law [order]; and of these things which are called misfortunes not one harms law. What then does not harm law does not harm either state or…” quote by Marcus Aurelius](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a9f/marcus-aurelius-139_citizens_and-finally-remember-that-nothing-harms_3073295.jpg)
“And finally remember that nothing harms him who is really a citizen, which does not harm the state; nor yet does anything harm the state which does not harm law [order]; and of these things which are called misfortunes not one harms law. What then does not harm law does not harm either state or citizen.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Meditations by Marcus Aurelius, 2nd century AD
A just law protects both the state and its citizens; harm to law harms all.
In simple terms: Law that is just safeguards everyone.
Key Takeaway
Uphold lawful order.
Themes
justice
law
citizenship
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- government policy
- civil rights activism
- legal reform
- community governance
Key Concepts
natural law
social contract
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure laws remain just?
- What role does civic virtue play in law?
A Different Perspective
Law alone cannot fix unjust systems without moral enforcement.
