Community Quote by Woodrow Wilson
“The law that will work is merely the summing up in legislative form of the moral judgment that the community has already reached.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to the American Bar Association, 1912
Law should codify the community’s existing moral consensus rather than create new norms.
In simple terms: Law reflects society’s morals.
Key Takeaway
Align legislation with shared values.
Themes
law
morality
society
governance
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- policy drafting
- civic education
- community dialogue
Key Concepts
Social contract
legislative theory
public ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What moral standards should guide new laws?
- How to handle minority perspectives?
A Different Perspective
Societal morals can be fragmented; consensus may be elusive.
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