Quote by Henry David Thoreau

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

The law will never make men free; it is men who have got to

Summary

This quote emphasizes the idea that true freedom cannot be solely achieved by laws imposed by a government or governing body. It highlights the responsibility of individuals to actively participate in creating laws that safeguard freedom and promote equality and justice. It suggests that the power to shape a just legal system lies with the people, and it is ultimately their actions, beliefs, and values that determine the freedom and fairness of the law.

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Men

By Henry David Thoreau

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