Deny Quote by Lyndon B. Johnson
“The law cannot save those who deny it but neither can the law serve any who do not use it. The history of injustice and inequality is a history of disuse of the law.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Civil Rights Address, 1965
Laws are ineffective if people ignore them; justice requires both legal frameworks and active citizen participation.
In simple terms: Laws need people to use them.
Engage with and uphold the law.
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When to use this quote
- voting
- community organizing
- legal advocacy
- public policy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What actions can individuals take to support justice?
- How do you address law misuse?
It may underestimate systemic barriers that prevent law use.