A just law is a man-made code that squares with the moral law, or the law of God. An unjust law is a code that is out of harmony with the moral law.
Martin Luther King, Jr.Read
The Land of Israel will be small, but the people of Israel will make it great. Not _x000D_ in opulence, but in eminence will their destiny be fulfilled, and the elixir of their_x000D_ pride will be distilled not out of dominion or far-flung borders, but out of the_x000D_ faithful and skillful building of the good society.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the idea that greatness comes from the contributions of people rather than territorial or material wealth.
Abba Hillel Silver highlights the notion that despite the physical limitations of the Land of Israel, the true greatness of the nation is derived from the character, contributions, and integrity of its people. He suggests that a society's value and pride stem not from power or expansion, but from the community's efforts in fostering a just and thriving environment.
Themes
IsraelGreatnessSocietyPeopleBuildingFaithDestiny
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about community development to emphasize the importance of citizen contributions.
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