Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero

Laws are silent in time of war.

Laws are silent in time of war.

Summary

This quote suggests that during times of war, the usual laws and rules lose their power or relevance. In times of extreme conflict and chaos, the priority becomes survival and victory rather than upholding and enforcing legal frameworks. The quote acknowledges the extraordinary circumstances of war, where the normal functioning of laws and justice is disrupted, and actions that may be considered unacceptable or unlawful in peacetime may become necessary or justified. It reflects the idea that war often brings about a suspension or alteration of the usual legal order.

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By Marcus Tullius Cicero

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