Yang Quote by Pramoedya Ananta Toer
““Kalau ahli hukum tak merasa tersinggung karena pelanggaran hukum sebaiknya dia jadi tukang sapu jalanan.””
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.
Uphold justice passionately.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- courtroom advocacy
- public policy
- community education
- legal aid
- civil rights work
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you think personal offense drives better legal outcomes?
- How can lawyers stay motivated without personal outrage?
Not all legal professionals feel personal offense; systemic change may be needed.