Quote by Henry David Thoreau

Under a government which imprisons any unjustly, the true place for a just man is also a prison... the only house in a slave State in which a free man can abide with honor.

Under a government which imprisons any unjustly, the true pl

Summary

This quote by Henry David Thoreau suggests that in a government that wrongfully incarcerates its citizens, the only morally upright position for someone who upholds justice is to be imprisoned as well. Thoreau implies that in a state where freedom is compromised and oppression prevails, choosing to face confinement is the most honorable course of action for those who value justice. This quote reflects Thoreau's belief in civil disobedience and the idea that individuals should be willing to sacrifice their personal freedom to challenge unjust systems and bring about change.

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By Henry David Thoreau

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