America Quote by Thomas Paine
“Let a crown be placed thereon, by which the world may know, that so far as we approve of monarcy, that in America the law is King. For as in absolute governments the King is law, so in free countries the law ought to be King; and there ought to be no other.”
About This Quote
Source Pamphlet: Rights of Man, 1791
Law should be supreme, not a monarch; in free societies the law is the ultimate authority.
In simple terms: Law is the highest authority in a free society.
Key Takeaway
Uphold law as the ultimate guide.
Themes
governance
law
freedom
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- civil rights movements
- legal reforms
- democratic education
Key Concepts
political theory
constitutional law
Questions to Reflect On
- Is law always impartial?
- How do we prevent law from becoming a tool of oppression?
A Different Perspective
Power can still concentrate in elites, undermining true legal supremacy.
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