A unjust law, is no law at all.
“A unjust law, is no law at all.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A law that is unjust lacks legitimacy and should not be obeyed.
In simple terms: Unjust laws are not true laws.
Question and resist unjust authority.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- civil disobedience
- legal reform
- activism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it justified to break a law?
- How can societies address unjust laws?
Risk of chaos if law is ignored.