Chief Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero
““Salus populi suprema est lex [the good of the people is the chief law].””
About This Quote
Source Speech: De Legibus, 44 BC
The welfare of the people should be the highest law governing a state.
In simple terms: People's good is the top law.
Prioritize public welfare.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- government policy
- civic engagement
- legislation
- public health
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can leaders balance majority welfare with minority rights?
May ignore individual rights in favor of majority.