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“There are certain irregularities which are not the subject of criminal law. But when the criminal law happens to be auxiliary to the law of morality, I do not feel any inclination to explain it away.” quote by Sherrilyn Kenyon
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“There are certain irregularities which are not the subject of criminal law. But when the criminal law happens to be auxiliary to the law of morality, I do not feel any inclination to explain it away.”

Sherrilyn Kenyon

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Source Novel: Darkest Night, Sherrilyn Kenyon, 2015

Legal systems may not cover all moral issues; sometimes morality stands apart from law.

In simple terms: Law doesn’t cover everything moral.

Key Takeaway

Consider ethics beyond legal requirements.

Themes

ethics law morality

Mood

reflective serious

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • community standards
  • personal decisions

Key Concepts

philosophy justice social norms

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you faced a moral dilemma outside the law?
  • How do you resolve conflicts between law and conscience?
A Different Perspective

Legal constraints can limit moral action.

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