There is nothing in the world that could make me turn from the law. With a clear conscience, I am prepared to answer for each and every one of my political and administrative orders and actions, and to do so before the court of public opinion...
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker says nothing can make him abandon the law and that he will answer for his actions before public opinion.
- In plain terms
- He vows to stay legal and accept public scrutiny.
- What can you take from it?
- Commitment to law and accountability is emphasized.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can public opinion truly hold leaders accountable?
- What limits exist on legal immunity?
Another view
Public opinion is not a formal legal body, so accountability there may be limited.
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