Ethics Quote by Marian Wright Edelman
“Never let us confuse what is legal with what is right. Everything Hitler did in Nazi Germany was legal, but it was not right.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Civil Rights Advocacy, 1990s
Legal standards can diverge from moral righteousness; laws may permit injustice.
In simple terms: Laws aren't always moral.
Question moral implications of laws.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- activism
- education
- legal reform
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we address unjust laws?
- When should civil disobedience be considered?
Legal systems can be slow to reflect ethical progress.