Quote by Martin Luther King Jr.

A unjust law, is no law at all.

A unjust law, is no law at all.

Summary

This quote suggests that when a law is unjust, meaning unfair or morally wrong, it loses its validity and cannot be considered a true law. It implies that for a law to be just, it must adhere to principles of fairness, equality, and respect for basic human rights. Any law contradicting these principles is deemed illegitimate and, therefore, not a genuine law that should be obeyed or respected. The quote implies that individuals have a moral duty to challenge and resist unjust laws in order to uphold a higher sense of justice and promote societal progress.

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Law Justice

By Martin Luther King Jr.

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