Honor Quote by Daniel Webster
“The law: it has honored us; may we honor it.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Congressional Address, 1830
The law deserves respect; citizens should reciprocate that respect.
In simple terms: Respect the law and be respected.
Key Takeaway
Uphold legal respect.
Themes
law
citizenship
morality
Mood
respectful
formal
Type
civic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- courtrooms
- public policy
- education
- community service
Key Concepts
civic duty
constitutionalism
Questions to Reflect On
- When should law be questioned?
- How to balance respect with reform?
A Different Perspective
Blind reverence can ignore unjust laws.
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