Quote by Thomas Jefferson

Certainly one of the highest duties of the citizen is a scrupulous obedience to the laws of the nation. But it is not the highest duty.

Certainly one of the highest duties of the citizen is a scru

Summary

This quote suggests that while obeying the laws of one's country is important, it is not the ultimate duty of a citizen. It implies that there might be other responsibilities or obligations that surpass or even contradict certain laws. This could be seen as an endorsement of critically examining and evaluating the laws in order to determine their morality or legitimacy. It argues for the existence of a higher moral or ethical code that individuals should adhere to, prioritizing principles such as justice or human rights over blind obedience to laws.

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