Ifs Quote by August Wilson
“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.”
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.
Prioritize personal integrity over legal dictates.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Legal disputes
- civil rights activism
- personal dilemmas
- community leadership
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When should personal morals override the law?
- What are the risks of ignoring legal frameworks?
May cause conflict with societal order and legal consequences.