Marcus Tullius Cicero
Politician, Philosopher, Orator
"Let the punishment be equal with the offence. [Lat., Noxiae poena par esto.]"
Offence quotes
Offence
15 quotes on this topic — from poets, philosophers, and thinkers across history.
Aeschylus
Playwright
"Truly upon mortals cometh swift of foot their evil and his offence upon him that trespasseth against Right."
Jonathan Swift
Satirist, Writer
"Satire, being levelled at all, is never resented for an offence by any."
William Shakespeare
Playwright, Poet
"All offences come from the heart."
Simon May
Composer, Music Producer
"The only 'natural enemies' are those who take one's very nature as an offence."
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