Every man Quote by Anonymous
“Where there is no law, but every man does what is right in his own eyes, there is the least of liberty.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Republic by Plato, 380 BC
Without law, personal moral standards lead to chaos and erode true liberty.
In simple terms: Law protects freedom.
Respect law to preserve liberty.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- government policy
- community standards
- personal conduct
- education curricula
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is law always necessary for liberty?
- How do we balance law and personal conscience?
Strict laws can suppress individual rights.