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Sometimes to help people, we have to break certain laws…

“Sometimes to help people, we have to break certain laws that stand as barriers.” quote by Terry Mark
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“Sometimes to help people, we have to break certain laws that stand as barriers.”

Terry Mark

About This Quote

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

Breaking a law may be justified when it removes an unjust obstacle that harms others.

In simple terms: Sometimes breaking a law helps others.

Key Takeaway

Consider ethical limits of law.

Themes

ethics civil disobedience justice law morality

Mood

determined empathetic

Type

ethical political

When to use this quote

  • activism
  • humanitarian aid
  • whistleblowing
  • civil rights movements

Key Concepts

social contract rights obedience

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is breaking a law morally acceptable?
  • What alternatives exist before breaking law?
A Different Perspective

Legal consequences can be severe and may undermine rule of law.

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