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“Kalau ahli hukum tak merasa tersinggung karena pelanggaran hukum sebaiknya dia jadi tukang sapu jalanan.” quote by Pramoedya Ananta Toer
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““Kalau ahli hukum tak merasa tersinggung karena pelanggaran hukum sebaiknya dia jadi tukang sapu jalanan.””

Pramoedya Ananta Toer

About This Quote

Source Novel: “Bumi Manusia” (This Earth), 1980

If a lawyer isn’t offended by lawbreakers, he should be a street sweeper instead.

In simple terms: Lawyers should care deeply about justice.

Key Takeaway

Uphold justice passionately.

Themes

justice law integrity responsibility social duty

Mood

critical thought‑provoking

Type

philosophical commentary

When to use this quote

  • courtroom advocacy
  • public policy
  • community education
  • legal aid
  • civil rights work

Key Concepts

Legal ethics moral duty civic engagement

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you think personal offense drives better legal outcomes?
  • How can lawyers stay motivated without personal outrage?
A Different Perspective

Not all legal professionals feel personal offense; systemic change may be needed.

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