Quote by Martin Luther King, Jr.

One who breaks an unjust law that conscience tells him is unjust, and who willingly accepts the penalty of imprisonment in order to arouse the conscience of the community over its injustice, is in reality expressing the highest respect for law.

One who breaks an unjust law that conscience tells him is un

Summary

This quote suggests that individuals who defy unjust laws, knowing that they are unjust and willingly accepting the consequences of punishment, are actually demonstrating the utmost respect for the concept of law. By taking action and drawing attention to the injustice, they aim to raise awareness and challenge the community's conscience. It implies that true respect for the law goes beyond blind obedience and necessitates standing up against injustice, even at personal cost.

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By Martin Luther King, Jr.

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