Infringing upon (or encroaching) the right of a single…
“Infringing upon (or encroaching) the right of a single person, we overthrow (or turn upside down) the whole order on which rest legal agreements; for if we break (or transgress or violate) the undertakings enter unto ("les engagements contractés", Fr.), nothing assure that we will not break them, possibly ("éventuellement", Fr.) in another.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The passage warns that violating one person's rights destabilizes the entire legal system, emphasizing the fragility of social contracts.
In simple terms: Breaking any contract threatens all agreements.
Key Takeaway
Respect individual rights to uphold societal order.
Themes
law
justice
social contract
Mood
analytical
cautious
Type
legal
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy drafting
- human rights advocacy
- contract negotiations
Key Concepts
rights
legal stability
ethical governance
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we safeguard contracts against individual violations?
- What safeguards exist in modern law?
A Different Perspective
Complex societies may have mechanisms to absorb breaches.