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“The task must be to banish from mankind's thought the idea that anybody has the right to use force against righteousness, against justice, against mutual agreements.” quote by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
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“The task must be to banish from mankind's thought the idea that anybody has the right to use force against righteousness, against justice, against mutual agreements.”

Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn

About This Quote

Source Essay: The Role of Force, 1970

Advocates rejecting any justification for using violence against moral principles, law, or agreements.

In simple terms: Violence against justice is unacceptable.

Key Takeaway

Uphold non‑violent ethics.

Themes

ethics justice non‑violence rights

Mood

serious principled

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • activism
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

political philosophy human rights

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is force morally permissible?
  • How can societies enforce justice without violence?
A Different Perspective

Idealism may overlook defensive necessities.

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