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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.” quote by Lyndon B. Johnson
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“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.”

Lyndon B. Johnson

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.

Key Takeaway

Engage with and uphold the law.

Themes

justice law citizen duty

Mood

determined hopeful

Type

political educational

When to use this quote

  • voting
  • community organizing
  • legal advocacy
  • public policy

Key Concepts

political theory civil rights

Questions to Reflect On

  • What actions can individuals take to support justice?
  • How do you address law misuse?
A Different Perspective

It may underestimate systemic barriers that prevent law use.

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