Quote by Henry David Thoreau

If the machine of government is of such a nature that it requires you to be the agent of injustice to another, then, I say, break the law.

If the machine of government is of such a nature that it req

Summary

This quote suggests that if the government's system forces you to perpetrate injustice against someone else, it is justifiable to disregard the law and act against it. It implies that there are circumstances where obedience to an unjust system is unacceptable and that breaking the law becomes a moral imperative. The quote reflects the belief that individuals should prioritize justice and fairness over blind adherence to laws or government machinery.

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By Henry David Thoreau

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