Example Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero
“Men think they may justly do that for which they have a precedent.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: De Officiis, 44 BC
People act based on established precedents, justifying future actions.
In simple terms: Precedents shape behavior.
Recognize influence of past actions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- legal decisions
- organizational policy
- personal habits
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you challenge a precedent?
- How to create positive precedents?
Blindly following precedent can hinder progress.