Funny Quote by Edward Snowden
“What is right is not always the same as what is legal”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public talk on civil liberties, 2013
Legal rules and moral principles often diverge; legality does not guarantee righteousness.
In simple terms: Legal ≠ moral.
Key Takeaway
Question laws critically.
Themes
ethics
law
justice
Mood
provocative
ethical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- policy making
- activism
- judicial decisions
Key Concepts
philosophy
civil rights
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you followed an unjust law?
- How can societies align law with ethics?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex legal contexts.
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