Cannot Quote by Frans Timmermans
“If the law does not give you what you want, you can oppose the law, you can work to change the law, but you cannot ignore the law. So it is fundamental that the constitutions of every one of our member states are upheld and respected.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: EU Council Meeting, 2021
Stresses that laws must be respected, but also that citizens can work to change them through lawful means.
In simple terms: Obey laws, but seek reform through proper channels.
Key Takeaway
Respect law, pursue change legally.
Themes
civic duty
law
activism
Mood
serious
hopeful
Type
political
motivational
When to use this quote
- political advocacy
- community organizing
- human rights campaigns
- environmental policy
Key Concepts
democracy
legal reform
Questions to Reflect On
- What legal changes do you feel are urgent?
- How can you effectively influence law without breaking it?
A Different Perspective
Legal change can be slow and face political obstacles.
