Let's put it this way: if you need to ask a lawyer whether…
“Let's put it this way: if you need to ask a lawyer whether what you do is right or not, you are morally corrupt. Let's not go there. We don't base our morality on law.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Legal approval does not equal moral rightness; ethics are separate from law.
In simple terms: Law isn’t the moral compass.
Key Takeaway
Judge actions by ethics, not legality.
Themes
ethics
law
morality
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- software development
- business decisions
- policy making
Key Concepts
Moral philosophy
legal ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you followed law over conscience?
- Can law be a moral guide?
A Different Perspective
Legal compliance may mask unethical behavior.