Law Quote by H G Wells
““A series of prohibitions called the Law - I had already heard them recited - battled in their minds with the deep-seated, ever-rebellious cravings of their animal natures. This Law they were perpetually repeating, I found, and - perpetually breaking.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Time Machine, 1895
He portrays law as an ever‑present, contradictory force that both restrains and incites primal urges, illustrating human tension between order and instinct.
In simple terms: Law repeats and is broken, reflecting deep animal cravings.
Key Takeaway
Understand the conflict between societal rules and innate desires.
Themes
law
human nature
rebellion
Mood
thought‑provoking
philosophical
Type
literary
analytical
When to use this quote
- legal reform
- behavioral therapy
- education
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
literature
Questions to Reflect On
- How do laws shape personal morality?
- When does rebellion become necessary?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may not apply to all legal systems.
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