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“When unjust laws are duly weighed, The king, too, may be disobeyed. They owed their true prince everything.” quote by Pedro Calderón de la Barca
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““When unjust laws are duly weighed, The king, too, may be disobeyed. They owed their true prince everything.””

Pedro Calderón de la Barca

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 may be disobeyed when they betray the true ruler’s duty.

In simple terms: Disobey unjust laws.

Key Takeaway

Question authority when unjust.

Themes

justice law obedience

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

philosophical political

When to use this quote

  • protests
  • legal challenges
  • activism

Key Concepts

political philosophy ethics civil disobedience

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is disobedience justified?
  • Who decides a law’s justice?
A Different Perspective

Risk of chaos if law is ignored.

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