Foundation Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero
“The foundations of justice are that on one shall suffer wrong; then, that the public good be promoted.”
About This Quote
Justice requires recognizing personal harm and then acting to advance collective welfare.
In simple terms: Balancing individual grievance with societal benefit.
Key Takeaway
Justice links personal injury to public good.
Themes
ethics
political philosophy
social responsibility
law
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
maxim
When to use this quote
- court rulings
- policy reforms
- community mediation
- humanitarian aid
Key Concepts
rights
common good
restitution
civic duty
Practical Applications
- legal frameworks
- public policy design
Questions to Reflect On
- How does personal suffering inform public policy?
- When should individual rights be subordinated to the common good?
![“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)
