But there will be no justice, there will be no government…
“But there will be no justice, there will be no government of the people, by the people, and for the people, as long as the government and its officials permit bribery in any form.”
About This Quote
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Justice and democracy fail when bribery is tolerated by officials.
In simple terms: Corruption destroys democracy.
Combat bribery.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political reform
- legal advocacy
- citizen activism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can citizens reduce bribery?
- What reforms protect democracy?
Changing entrenched systems is difficult.