Illegal Quote by Jack Kevorkian
“I knew I was getting into one of the most illegal things in the world. It was the right thing to do.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: TV documentary “The Right to Die”, 1995
He acknowledges participating in illegal activity but believes it serves a moral purpose.
In simple terms: Illegal act justified by conscience.
Key Takeaway
Act according to moral conviction.
Themes
ethics
civil disobedience
medical autonomy
Mood
conflicted
determined
Type
ethical
controversial
When to use this quote
- end‑of‑life care
- physician‑assisted suicide
- political activism
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
legal risk
Questions to Reflect On
- Is breaking the law ever morally right?
- How do we balance personal ethics with societal rules?
A Different Perspective
Legal consequences may outweigh personal justification.
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