I will not return! I will not come to an unjust court! Go to hell!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker refuses to appear in court, calling it unjust and expressing anger.
- In plain terms
- I will not go to an unjust court. Go to hell.
- What can you take from it?
- Reject perceived illegitimate authority outright.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is refusing a court justified?
- How do leaders respond to illegitimate legal actions?
Another view
Absolute refusal to engage with legal systems prevents any possibility of defense.
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