Accused Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero
“An innocent man, if accused, can be acquitted; a guilty man, unless accused, cannot be condemned. It is, however, more advantageous to absolve an innocent than not to prosecute a guilty man.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: De Legibus, 44 BC
Cicero argues that justice requires prosecuting the guilty and protecting the innocent, emphasizing legal fairness.
In simple terms: Justice needs both prosecution and protection.
Key Takeaway
Balance legal action with moral duty.
Themes
justice
law
ethics
fairness
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
legal
ethical
When to use this quote
- courtrooms
- law school debates
- policy drafting
Key Concepts
legal theory
moral philosophy
due process
Questions to Reflect On
- How to ensure innocent are defended?
- When should the state intervene?
A Different Perspective
Prosecutorial resources are limited.
![“Things sacred should not only be touched with the hands, but unviolated in thought. [Lat., Res sacros non modo manibus attingi, sed ne cogitatione quidem violari fas fuit.]” quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/deb/marcus-tullius-cicero-157_hands_things-sacred-should-not-only-be-touched_11960.jpg)
