Justice Quote by Martin Luther
“A unjust law, is no law at all.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: On the Freedom of a Christian, 1520
A law that is unjust lacks legitimacy and should not be obeyed.
In simple terms: Unjust laws are not true laws.
Key Takeaway
Question and resist unjust authority.
Themes
justice
law
morality
Mood
critical
provocative
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- civil disobedience
- legal reform
- activism
Key Concepts
political theory
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it justified to break a law?
- How can societies address unjust laws?
A Different Perspective
Risk of chaos if law is ignored.
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