Quote by Robert Bolt

Roper:So now youd give the Devil benefit of law!Sir Thomas More:Yes. What would you do? Cut a great road through the law to get after the Devil? Yes, Id give the Devil benefit of law, for my own safetys sake.

Roper:So now youd give the Devil benefit of law!Sir Thomas M

Summary

In this quote from the play "A Man for All Seasons" by Robert Bolt, Sir Thomas More defends the idea of granting the Devil the benefit of the law. Roper questions the righteousness in protecting the Devil with the law, to which More responds that upholding the law is crucial, even when it comes to the most wicked individuals. More emphasizes the importance of maintaining a just legal system for everyone's safety, including his own. By refusing to compromise on principles and overriding the law, More demonstrates his unwavering commitment to justice and the rule of law.

By Robert Bolt

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