Conscience Quote by Stokely Carmichael
“There is a higher law than the law of government. That's the law of conscience.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Black Power Movement Rally, 1967
Asserts that moral conscience supersedes governmental authority, urging individuals to follow inner ethical principles.
In simple terms: Conscience outranks government law.
Key Takeaway
Listen to your inner moral compass.
Themes
justice
ethics
activism
Mood
inspirational
serious
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- protests
- community organizing
- voting
- education
Key Concepts
civil rights
moral philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- When should one defy unjust laws?
- How can conscience guide political action?
A Different Perspective
Legal consequences can arise from following conscience over law.
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