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Modesty forbids what the law does not.

Posted on 5 January 2013 by philosiblog

Modesty forbids what the law does not. – Seneca What does that mean? Whether you call it modesty, correct behavior, or something else, this quote is about doing the right thing. This is separate, or at least it is often different … Continue reading →

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There is a point at which the law becomes immoral and unethical. That point is reached when it becomes a cloak for the cowardice…

Posted on 24 October 2012 by philosiblog

There is a point at which the law becomes immoral and unethical. That point is reached when it becomes a cloak for the cowardice that dares not stand up against blatant violations of justice. – Kurt Huber What does that mean? … Continue reading →

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There are two methods of fighting, the one by law, the other by force: the first method is that of men, the second of beasts.

Posted on 18 August 2012 by philosiblog

There are two methods of fighting, the one by law, the other by force: the first method is that of men, the second of beasts. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This is another Twitter-friendly quote. The more complete version is … Continue reading →

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Where there is no law, but every man does what is right in his own eyes, there is the least of real liberty.

Posted on 2 May 2012 by philosiblog

Where there is no law, but every man does what is right in his own eyes, there is the least of real liberty. – Henry Martyn Robert What does that mean? This quote is from the guy who wrote Robert’s Rules … Continue reading →

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It is not wisdom but Authority that makes a law.

Posted on 5 April 2012 by philosiblog

It is not wisdom but Authority that makes a law. – Thomas Hobbes What does that mean? Think about that for a moment. It would be nice if wisdom wrote the law, wouldn’t it? How many of you can think … Continue reading →

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