"As fire when thrown into water is cooled down and put out, so also a false accusation when brought against a man of the purest and holiest character, boils over and is at once dissipated, and vanishes and threats of heaven and sea, himself standing unmoved"
- Cicero
About this Quote
This quote by Cicero is a metaphor for how a false allegation against someone of good character will not stand. Simply as fire is extinguished when thrown into water, an incorrect allegation versus somebody of pure and holy character will be rapidly negated and dissipated. The quote recommends that the person of great character will stay unmoved and untouched by the accusation, regardless of the risks of heaven and sea. This quote is a tip that fact and justice will prevail, and that those of good character will not be hurt by false accusations. It is a reminder to persevere in the face of adversity and to rely on the power of fact.
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