Injustice Quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
“It is better for you to suffer an injustice than for the world to be without law. Therefore, let everyone submit to the law.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Faust, Part I, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, 1808
The quote argues that personal suffering is preferable to a society lacking legal order, urging obedience to law for collective stability.
In simple terms: Enduring personal injustice is better than lawlessness.
Key Takeaway
Accept law to protect society.
Themes
law
justice
order
individual vs collective
obedience
Mood
serious
reflective
Type
ethical
political
When to use this quote
- court testimony
- civil protest
- government policy
- community governance
Key Concepts
social contract
ethical trade‑off
rule of law
Questions to Reflect On
- Is it ever just to break an unjust law?
- How does personal sacrifice protect the common good?
A Different Perspective
Law can be unjust; blind obedience may enable oppression.
