Famous quote by Cicero

Mobile Desktop
According to the law of nature it is only fair that no one should become richer through damages and injuries suffered by
Like

"According to the law of nature it is only fair that no one should become richer through damages and injuries suffered by another"

- Cicero

About this Quote

This quote by Cicero speaks to the idea of justice as well as justness. He is suggesting that it is not right for someone to come to be richer as a result of another person's misfortune. This remains in line with the legislation of nature, which is a set of concepts that govern the means people must behave in the direction of each other. It is based upon the suggestion that people must deal with each other with regard and also fairness. This quote is a tip that it is not appropriate to make the most of somebody else's tragedy in order to get riches. It is very important to bear in mind that everyone needs to be treated equally as well as fairly, no matter their circumstances. This quote is a suggestion that we should all make every effort to be reasonable and also just in our ventures with others.

About the Author

Cicero This quote is written / told by Cicero between 106 BC and 43 BC. He was a famous Philosopher from Rome. The author also have 129 other quotes.

Go to author profile

Similar Quotes

Small: The art of medicine consists in amusing the patient while nature cures the disease - Voltaire
Voltaire
"The art of medicine consists in amusing the patient while nature cures the disease"
Voltaire, Writer
Small: Sex is a part of nature. I go along with nature - Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe
"Sex is a part of nature. I go along with nature"
Marilyn Monroe, Actress
Small: Where is human nature so weak as in the bookstore? - Henry Ward Beecher
Henry Ward Beecher
"Where is human nature so weak as in the bookstore?"
Henry Ward Beecher, Clergyman
Small: We cannot command Nature except by obeying her - Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon
"We cannot command Nature except by obeying her"
Francis Bacon, Philosopher
Small: He loves nature in spite of what it did to him - Forrest Tucker
"He loves nature in spite of what it did to him"
Forrest Tucker, Actor
Small: Nature and wisdom never are at strife - Plutarch
Plutarch
"Nature and wisdom never are at strife"
Plutarch, Philosopher
Small: The sound of the human voice is the best of nature but only if it comes out from the feelings - Giovanni Moras
Giovanni Morassutti
"The sound of the human voice is the best of nature but only if it comes out from the feelings"
Giovanni Morassutti, Actor
Small: Man is by nature a political animal - Aristotle
Aristotle
"Man is by nature a political animal"
Aristotle, Philosopher
Small: Envy is human nature - Monica Bellucci
Monica Bellucci
"Envy is human nature"
Monica Bellucci, Actress
Small: There are more men ennobled by study than by nature - Cicero
Cicero
"There are more men ennobled by study than by nature"
Cicero, Philosopher