Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Every actual State is corrupt. Good men must not obey laws too well.

Every actual State is corrupt. Good men must not obey laws t

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This quote, attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson, suggests that all existing governments inherently possess levels of corruption. It implies that individuals who are morally upright should not blindly follow laws without questioning or critically evaluating their ethical implications. It emphasizes the importance of attentiveness and resistance to unjust practices within established systems of power.

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