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“An unjust law is itself a species of violence. Arrest for its breach is more so.” quote by Mahatma Gandhi
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“An unjust law is itself a species of violence. Arrest for its breach is more so.”

Mahatma Gandhi

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Unjust laws are a form of violence, and enforcing them through arrest intensifies that violence.

In simple terms: Unjust laws hurt people; punishing them hurts more.

Key Takeaway

Challenge and change unjust laws peacefully.

Themes

justice law nonviolence

Mood

reflective determined

Type

philosophical activist

When to use this quote

  • government authority
  • social movements

Key Concepts

civil rights legal ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What laws seem unjust to you?
  • How can peaceful protest be effective?
A Different Perspective

Legal systems can perpetuate harm if not reformed.

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