Laws Quote by Alfred Korzybski
““Law was always made by the few and in general for the purpose of preserving the "existing order," or for the reestablishment of the old order and the punishment of the offenders against it.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Science and Sanity by Alfred Korzybski, 1933
Law serves the powerful to maintain existing hierarchies.
In simple terms: Law protects the status quo.
Question who benefits from laws.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- judicial reform
- activism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Who truly benefits from current laws?
- How can marginalized voices influence law?
Legal change often faces entrenched resistance.