Break Quote by Cecil B. DeMille
“It is impossible for us to break the law. We can only break ourselves against the law.”
About This Quote
Source Film: The Ten Commandments (1923)
The quote suggests that breaking law is impossible; we only break ourselves by trying to defy it.
In simple terms: We cannot truly break the law, only ourselves.
Key Takeaway
Respect law, avoid self‑destruction.
Themes
law
self
conflict
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- legal studies
- personal development
- spiritual teaching
Key Concepts
philosophy
ethical limits
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile personal values with law?
- What self‑breaks occur when resisting law?
A Different Perspective
Law may be interpreted differently across cultures.
![“Who can break the law? If I break this glass, it will fall down. If anyone succeeds in throwing one atom out of place, every other atom will go out of balance. . . . The law can never be broken. Each atom is kept in its place. Each is weighed and measured and fulfils its [purpose] and place…” quote by Swami Vivekananda](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/996/swami-vivekananda-53_atoms_who-can-break-the-law-if-i-break-this-gl_3191860.jpg)
