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Immoral laws are doubtless void, and should not be obeyed.

“Immoral laws are doubtless void, and should not be obeyed.” quote by Wendell Phillips
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“Immoral laws are doubtless void, and should not be obeyed.”

Wendell Phillips

About This Quote

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

Questioning unjust laws, urging civil disobedience against immoral statutes.

In simple terms: Unjust laws should be ignored.

Key Takeaway

Refuse to obey immoral laws.

Themes

justice civil disobedience morality

Mood

defiant principled

Type

political ethical

When to use this quote

  • protests
  • legal reform
  • personal conscience

Key Concepts

ethical philosophy political activism

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is it right to break a law?
  • What risks do you accept in defying unjust rules?
A Different Perspective

Lawful authority may conflict with moral duty.

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