Marcus Tullius Cicero, (106-43 B.C.) Roman Statesman, Philosopher and Orator Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Marcus Tullius Cicero Quote “When you have no basis for argument, abuse the plaintiff.”Marcus Tullius Cicero ~ Marcus Tullius Cicero (106-43 B.C.) Roman Statesman, Philosopher and Orator Crime , Deception , Defense , Justice , Law Ratings and Comments Reply randall, san diego 10/8/08 Abusing the opponent is the modern form of argument. It is as dishonest--and worthless--now as it was in Rome. Reply David, Reading 1/20/09 Sounds like it applies very aptly to modern day Israel. Reply Anonymous 5/17/09 It's hard to believe a philosopher would be supporting the use of an obvious logical fallacy. Is this quote ironic? Reply FamouslyUnknown, Hackensack NJ 12/18/09 Logic and reality are not synonymous. Cicero described the credo by which tyrants usurp and hold power as they strangle the populace.He expressed the truth. The proof is in the putridness of our present political administration. Call it the ill-logic, the sick-logic of the psychopathic sociopaths subverting our constitutional democacy. 1 Reply Mike, Norwalk 2/20/14 Welcome to Amerika's jurisprudence. Five stars for accuracy, a thumbs down for what the once land of the free and home of the brave has become. Reply watchman13, USA 2/20/14 I think they do it just to pass the time. Viva La Revolution. The battle continues. Reply watchman13, USA 2/20/14 Check the greed, you free the seed !!! But I am not just passing the time, with any game of chess, this is the game of life ! They will not answer wrong against right. Reply E Archer, NYC 2/23/14 The rule of thumb for control-freaks of all stripes. Ad hominem logical fallacies. SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Marcus Tullius Cicero quote is found in these categories: Crime quotes Deception quotes Defense quotes Justice quotes Law quotes About Marcus Tullius Cicero Bio of Marcus Tullius Cicero Quotations by Marcus Tullius Cicero Books by/about Marcus Tullius Cicero Marcus Tullius Cicero videos Marcus Tullius Cicero on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Marcus Tullius Cicero