Civil disobedience Quote by Howard Zinn
“Civil disobedience is not our problem. Our problem is civil obedience.”
About This Quote
Source Book: A People's History of the United States, 1980
The focus should be on obeying moral law, not blindly following civil rules.
In simple terms: Moral duty over legal obedience.
Key Takeaway
Question authority when it conflicts with ethics.
Themes
civil disobedience
obedience
morality
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- protests
- whistleblowing
- community organizing
Key Concepts
ethical responsibility
political activism
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you obeyed a law you felt was wrong?
- What does true citizenship mean?
A Different Perspective
Blind obedience can perpetuate injustice.
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