Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero De Officii

Justice consists in doing no injury to men; decency in giving them no offense.

Justice consists in doing no injury to men; decency in givin

Summary

This quote suggests that justice involves refraining from harming others, while decency involves avoiding behaviors that might offend others. In other words, justice is about respecting and not causing harm to individuals, while decency is about being considerate and mindful of how one's actions might negatively affect others. Both justice and decency promote the idea of treating others with fairness and empathy, reminding us to uphold the welfare and dignity of others in our interactions and behaviors. Together, they form key principles for maintaining harmonious and ethical relationships within society.

By Marcus Tullius Cicero De Officii

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