Law Quote by Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar
““Law and order are the medicine of the politic body and when the politic body gets sick, medicine must be administered.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Constituent Assembly Debates, India, 1948
Political systems need corrective measures when they become unhealthy; law and order act as medicine.
In simple terms: Law restores order when politics falters.
Key Takeaway
Apply law wisely to heal society.
Themes
governance
justice
health
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- policy reform
- public health
- civic education
Key Concepts
social contract
political theory
Questions to Reflect On
- When should law intervene?
- What are alternatives to punitive measures?
A Different Perspective
Law can be misused as oppression.
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