Quote by Robert Francis Kennedy

Whenever men take the law into their own hands, the loser is the law. And when the law loses, freedom languishes.

Whenever men take the law into their own hands, the loser is

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of upholding the law and the consequences when individuals bypass it. It warns that when people decide to take matters into their own hands, the law is ultimately undermined and weakened. In such situations, the idea of justice and order is compromised, affecting the well-being and rights of individuals in society. The quote also suggests that when the law loses its authority, the concept of freedom becomes compromised or diminished, as the absence of law and order can lead to chaos and restrictions on personal liberties.

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Freedom

By Robert Francis Kennedy

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