In a republic this rule ought to Posted on April 28, 2016April 28, 2011 by admin “In a republic this rule ought to be observed: that the majority should not have the predominant power.” — Marcus Tullius Cicero Author: Marcus Tullius Cicero Category: power Tags: power, Marcus Tullius Cicero Spread the love Related posts: What then is freedom? The power to Great is the power of habit. It Liberty consists in the power of doing Unlimited power corrupts the possessor.