Character Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero
“Justice is the crowning glory of the virtues.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: On Justice, Cicero, 45 BC
Justice crowns virtue, representing the highest achievement of moral character.
In simple terms: Justice is the ultimate virtue.
Key Takeaway
Uphold justice to achieve moral excellence.
Themes
ethics
virtue
justice
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- legal judgments
- leadership decisions
- community governance
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
civic duty
Questions to Reflect On
- What does justice mean to you?
- How can societies protect justice?
A Different Perspective
Justice can be compromised by bias or power.
![“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)
