Quote by Henry David Thoreau

The law will never make a man free; it is men who have got to make the law free.

The law will never make a man free; it is men who have got t

Summary

This quote emphasizes that true freedom cannot be achieved solely through the existence of laws; it requires people to actively work towards creating laws that protect and promote freedom. It implies that individuals have the power and responsibility to shape the law in order to ensure that it serves the best interests of society and upholds fundamental rights and liberties. By highlighting the role of human agency in shaping the legal framework, the quote reminds us that freedom requires continual advocacy, activism, and participation in order to be truly realized.

By Henry David Thoreau

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