A law is something which must have a moral basis, so that there is an inner compelling force for every citizen to obey.
Interpretation
Laws should be grounded in morality to ensure compliance from the citizens.
Chaim Weizmann emphasizes that for laws to be effective, they must be founded on a moral framework. When citizens can personally resonate with the moral basis of a law, they are more likely to feel an intrinsic motivation to adhere to it, rather than simply following rules out of obligation or fear of punishment.
In practice
In a discussion about the relationship between justice and law during a community meeting.
Palestine must be built up without violating the legitimate interests of the Arabs.. Palestine is not Rhodesia... 600,0000 Arabs live there, who before the sense of justice of the world have exactly the same rights to their homes as we have to our National Home.
Independence is never given to a people, it has to be earned; and, once earned, must be defended.
The problem in Hollywood is that they try to become the only kind of cinema in the world, okay? The imposition everywhere of a unique culture, which is Hollywood culture, and a unique way of life, which is the American way of life.
But the conceited man did not hear him. Conceited people never hear anything but praise.
Purity of soul cannot be lost without consent.
If you seek authenticity for authenticity's sake you are no longer authentic.
It has appeared that from the inevitable laws of our nature, some human beings must suffer from want. These are the unhappy persons who, in the great lottery of life, have drawn a blank.
The fates have given mankind a patient soul.
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