If I had forty wives in the United States, they did not…
“If I had forty wives in the United States, they did not know it, and could not substantiate it, neither did I ask any lawyer, judge, or magistrate for them. I live above the law, and so do this people.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Young claimed personal authority to bypass legal constraints, asserting he and his followers were above the law.
In simple terms: He asserted he could act without legal accountability.
Key Takeaway
Beware of claims of immunity from law.
Themes
religion
law
authority
ethics
leadership
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
ethical
legal
When to use this quote
- court cases
- religious community meetings
- ethical training
- policy discussions
Key Concepts
theocracy
legal immunity
personal sovereignty
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the dangers of believing one is above the law?
- How should societies address claims of divine legal exemption?
A Different Perspective
Such statements can be contested by modern legal standards.