Accomplish Quote by Philip K. Howard
“We should stop looking to law to provide the final answer… Law cannot save us from ourselves… We have to go out and try to accomplish our goals and resolve disagreements by doing what we think is right. That energy and resourcefulness, not millions of legal cubicles, is what was great about America. Let judgment and personal conviction be important again.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Death of the Law, 2015
Legal systems can't solve all problems; personal initiative and moral judgment are essential.
In simple terms: Law alone can't fix everything; act on personal convictions.
Key Takeaway
Take responsibility and act on your own values.
Themes
law
individualism
civic duty
Mood
critical
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- community projects
- personal decision making
- activism
- policy reform
Key Concepts
political philosophy
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What personal values guide your actions?
- When should law be secondary to conscience?
A Different Perspective
Legal frameworks may limit flexibility and innovation.
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