Efficiency Quote by Benjamin Harrison
“The evil works from a bad center both ways. It demoralizes those who practice it and destroys the faith of those who suffer by it in the efficiency of the law as a safe protector”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to the Senate, United States, 1889
Evil originates from corrupt intentions, harming both perpetrators and victims, undermining trust in law as protection.
In simple terms: Bad motives damage everyone and weaken faith in legal safety.
Key Takeaway
Guard integrity, strengthen law's credibility.
Themes
ethics
law
trust
corruption
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- judicial reform
- community leadership
- personal conduct
- policy making
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
social contract
Questions to Reflect On
- How can institutions rebuild trust after corruption?
- What personal actions reinforce ethical law?
A Different Perspective
Evil can persist despite legal safeguards.
