Add Quote by Jonathan Mayhew
“I now add, farther, that the apostles argument is so far from proving it to be the duty of people to obey, and submit to, such rulers as act in contradiction to the public good, and so to the design of their office, that it proves the direct contrary.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: "A Discourse on Civil Obedience", 1775
Critiques blind obedience to unjust rulers, urging moral resistance.
In simple terms: Question authority when unjust.
Key Takeaway
Resist unjust laws.
Themes
politics
morality
obedience
Mood
critical
serious
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- public protest
- legal challenges
- social movements
Key Concepts
civil disobedience
ethical governance
Questions to Reflect On
- When is civil disobedience justified?
- How to balance order and moral duty?
A Different Perspective
Resistance can lead to instability or conflict.
