Cease Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero
“There is a certain virtue in every good man, which night and day stirs up the mind with the stimulus of glory, and reminds it that all mention of our name will not cease at the same time with our lives, but that our fame will endure to all posterity.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Pro Caelio, 56 BC
A man's reputation and lasting fame outlive his life, driven by noble deeds.
In simple terms: Good deeds create lasting fame.
Key Takeaway
Act with virtue to leave an enduring legacy.
Themes
virtue
legacy
reputation
Mood
inspirational
historical
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- political leadership
- philanthropy
- artistic creation
- family naming
Key Concepts
honor
immortality
public memory
Questions to Reflect On
- What actions today will be remembered?
- How does personal virtue shape public memory?
A Different Perspective
Fame can be fleeting if not rooted in genuine virtue.
![“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)
