Crime Quote by Henry David Thoreau
““Under a goverment which imprisons any unjustly, the true place for a just man is also a prison””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Civil Disobedience, 1849
A just person may end up imprisoned by an unjust system, highlighting the paradox of justice within oppression.
In simple terms: Justice can lead to imprisonment under unjust laws.
Stand firm in moral convictions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- activism
- legal protest
- moral dilemmas
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is breaking the law justified?
- How do you protect personal integrity?
Legal systems can punish the righteous.