Laws Quote by Frances Hodgson Burnett
““All that I do is right—for me. I make it so by doing it. Do you think that I am conquered by the laws that other women crouch and whine before, because they dare not break them, though they long to do so? I am my own law—and the law of some others.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Secret Garden, 1911
One asserts personal autonomy, rejecting external laws that limit women, declaring self‑rule and selective adherence.
In simple terms: She claims her own law over others’.
Key Takeaway
Empower personal agency.
Themes
autonomy
feminism
law
Mood
defiant
assertive
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career choices
- relationships
- social norms
Key Concepts
Self‑determination
gender roles
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you follow your own rules?
- When is it necessary to obey external law?
A Different Perspective
Self‑law may conflict with societal responsibilities.
