Fortified Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero
“Nothing is so strongly fortified that it cannot be taken by money.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: "On the Laws" (De Legibus), 50 BC
Powerful financial influence can overcome even the strongest defenses.
In simple terms: Money can break any stronghold.
Guard against corruption.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- government policy
- corporate negotiations
- legal battles
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards can prevent money from corrupting?
- Is every fortified system vulnerable to wealth?
Might not apply to moral or physical barriers.