Dare Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero
“But the Night Mother is mother to all! It is her voice we follow! Her will! Would you dare risk disobedience? And surely... punishment?”
About This Quote
The speaker urges obedience to a higher authority, framing dissent as risky and punishable.
In simple terms: Obey the supreme authority or face consequences.
Key Takeaway
Respect authority and consider consequences.
Themes
authority
obedience
conformity
Mood
tense
serious
Type
ethical
motivational
When to use this quote
- military orders
- corporate policy
- religious doctrine
- family hierarchy
Key Concepts
power dynamics
loyalty
risk assessment
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it right to disobey?
- What are the costs of dissent?
A Different Perspective
Blind obedience can suppress moral judgment.
![“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)
