Law intends indeed to do service to human life, but it is…
“Law intends indeed to do service to human life, but it is not able when men do not choose to accept her services; for it is only in those who are obedient to her that she displays her special virtue.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Law serves humanity only when people willingly accept it; obedience reveals its virtue.
In simple terms: Law works with willing obedience.
Promote voluntary compliance.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- legal reforms
- community building
- education programs
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How to foster voluntary law adherence?
- What makes law feel just?
Coercion can breed resistance.