An individual who breaks a law that conscience tells him is unjust, and who willingly accepts the penalty of imprisonment in order to arouse the conscience of the community over its injustice, is in reality expressing the highest respect for the law

Summary

This quote, often attributed to Martin Luther King Jr., suggests that when someone breaks a law they consider unjust and willingly accepts the consequences, such as imprisonment, they are showing tremendous respect for the law itself. By violating an unjust law, the individual seeks to bring attention to its flaws and evoke a collective sense of moral consciousness among the community. This act of civil disobedience not only challenges the unjust law but also demonstrates a deep belief in the power of the law to eventually align with principles of justice.

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