Arms Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero
“Let arms give place to the robe, and the laurel of the warriors yield to the tongue of the orator.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Oration on the Power of Rhetoric, 53 BC
The influence of eloquent speech surpasses martial glory, urging intellect over force.
In simple terms: Words can outweigh swords.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize persuasive communication.
Themes
rhetoric
power
intellect
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- political debate
- legal advocacy
- leadership
- education
Key Concepts
philosophy
political theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you use speech to resolve conflict?
- When is force unavoidable?
A Different Perspective
Physical force still matters in certain contexts.
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![“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)
