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“I don't go by what the law say. The law's liable to say anything. I go by if it's right or not. It don't matter what the law say. I take and look at it for myself.” quote by August Wilson
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“I don't go by what the law say. The law's liable to say anything. I go by if it's right or not. It don't matter what the law say. I take and look at it for myself.”

August Wilson

About This Quote

Source Play: Fences, 1985

Legal authority is secondary to personal moral judgment; one should act according to conscience.

In simple terms: Law isn’t everything; follow your conscience.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize personal integrity over legal dictates.

Themes

morality law individual conscience justice autonomy

Mood

reflective defiant thought‑provoking

Type

dramatic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • Legal disputes
  • civil rights activism
  • personal dilemmas
  • community leadership

Key Concepts

Ethics civil disobedience philosophical realism

Questions to Reflect On

  • When should personal morals override the law?
  • What are the risks of ignoring legal frameworks?
A Different Perspective

May cause conflict with societal order and legal consequences.

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