Quote by Henry David Thoreau
Whatever the human law may be, neither an individual nor a nation can commit the least act of injustice against the obscurest individual without having to pay the penalty for it.
Summary
This quote emphasizes the idea that no matter who we are or where we come from, there are consequences for acts of injustice committed against others. It suggests that there is a universal and inherent justice system that holds individuals and nations accountable for their actions, regardless of what the human-made laws may state. In other words, all acts of injustice, no matter how seemingly insignificant or against marginalized individuals, will not go unnoticed or unpunished in some way.