Eleanor-roosevelt Quote by Eleanor Roosevelt
““If you want a world ruled by law and not by force you must build up, from the very grassroots, a respect for law.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: United Nations General Assembly, 1945
A society must cultivate respect for law from the ground up to avoid rule by force.
In simple terms: Law must be rooted in everyday life.
Key Takeaway
Promote law‑respect in communities.
Themes
law
society
governance
justice
Mood
hopeful
serious
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- community meetings
- school curricula
- local governance
- public policy
Key Concepts
social contract
rule of law
grassroots activism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can citizens foster legal respect daily?
- What obstacles hinder law‑based order?
A Different Perspective
Law alone cannot guarantee justice without cultural values.
