Character Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero
“Honor is the reward of virtue.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: De Officiis, 44 BC
Virtue brings honor, while honor is the natural outcome of moral excellence.
In simple terms: Virtue leads to honor.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate moral character.
Themes
ethics
honor
virtue
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- leadership
- personal development
- public service
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
reputation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you define virtue in daily life?
- Can honor exist without virtue?
A Different Perspective
Honor can be misinterpreted without clear ethical standards.
![“That which leads us to the performance of duty by offering pleasure as its reward, is not virtue, but a deceptive copy and imitation of virtue. [Lat., Nam quae voluptate, quasi mercede aliqua, ad officium impellitur, ea non est virtus sed fallax imitatio simulatioque virtutis.]” quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07f/marcus-tullius-cicero-157_ads_that-which-leads-us-to-the-performance-o_3076771.jpg)
![“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)
