Bears Quote by Fredrik Bajer
“Always we must bear in mind that law has to be substituted for power, that care must be taken to serve the interests of law.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance, 1908
Law must replace power, serving law’s interests over mere authority.
In simple terms: Law should guide power, not dominate it.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize legal principles over raw power.
Themes
law
justice
governance
ethics
Mood
serious
reflective
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- judicial reform
- civil rights advocacy
Key Concepts
rule of law
public interest
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies ensure law remains supreme?
- What checks prevent power from overriding law?
A Different Perspective
Legal frameworks can be slow and politically contested.
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