Quote by Cecil B. De Mille

It is impossible for us to break the law. We can only break ourselves against the law.

It is impossible for us to break the law. We can only break

Summary

This quote suggests that breaking the law does not harm the law itself, but rather harms individuals who choose to defy it. It implies that the consequences faced for breaking the law ultimately affect and damage those who engage in unlawful actions. The quote highlights the idea that laws set boundaries for the greater good, and when individuals choose to defy them, they bring harm upon themselves rather than undermining the essence of the law itself.

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Law

By Cecil B. De Mille

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