All the best Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero
“Thou knowest how numerous this tribe is, how united and how powerful in the assemblies. I will plead in a low voice so that only the judges may hear, for instigators are not lacking to stir up the crowd against me, and against all the best citizens. To scorn, in the interest of the Republic, this multitude of Jews so often turbulent in the assemblies shows a singular strength of mind. The money is in the Treasury; they do not accuse us of theft; they seek to stir up hatreds...”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Cicero's Oration against Catiline, 63 BC
Political rhetoric can be used to marginalize groups, portraying them as threats to stability.
In simple terms: Speakers may label groups as dangerous to gain support.
Key Takeaway
Beware of scapegoating in politics.
Themes
politics
scapegoating
public discourse
Mood
cautionary
analytical
Type
historical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political debate
- legal proceedings
Key Concepts
oratory
political strategy
social division
Questions to Reflect On
- What motives underlie such accusations?
- How can societies protect minority rights?
A Different Perspective
Rhetoric can be manipulated for personal gain.
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