Citizen Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero
“I am a Roman citizen.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: To Atticus, 45 BC
Claiming Roman citizenship asserts legal status and identity within the empire.
In simple terms: Citizenship defines legal identity.
Key Takeaway
Know your rights and civic duties.
Themes
law
identity
citizenship
Mood
historical
educational
Type
philosophical
legal
When to use this quote
- legal documents
- civic participation
- historical studies
Key Concepts
Roman law
political philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- What responsibilities come with citizenship?
- How does identity shape civic engagement?
A Different Perspective
Ancient concepts may not map directly to modern citizenship.
![“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)
