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Immoral Quote by Wendell Phillips

“Immoral laws are doubtless void, and should not be obeyed.” quote by Wendell Phillips
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“Immoral laws are doubtless void, and should not be obeyed.”

Wendell Phillips

About This Quote

Source Speech: Abolitionist rally, 1850s

Questioning unjust laws, urging civil disobedience against immoral statutes.

In simple terms: Unjust laws should be ignored.

Key Takeaway

Refuse to obey immoral laws.

Themes

justice civil disobedience morality

Mood

defiant principled

Type

political ethical

When to use this quote

  • protests
  • legal reform
  • personal conscience

Key Concepts

ethical philosophy political activism

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is it right to break a law?
  • What risks do you accept in defying unjust rules?
A Different Perspective

Lawful authority may conflict with moral duty.

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