If freedom makes social progress possible, so social progress strengthens and enlarges freedom. The two are inseparable partners in the great adventure of humanity.
Robert KennedyRead
It is the right of government to protect the weak; it is the right of the weak to find in their courts fair treatment before the law.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Governments have a duty to protect vulnerable individuals, and those individuals have the right to seek justice and fairness.
This quote by Robert Kennedy emphasizes the dual responsibilities of a government and its citizens. It asserts that while it is the government's role to safeguard the rights and well-being of the weak and vulnerable in society, it is equally important for those individuals to be able to seek and receive fair treatment in the judicial system. This highlights the fundamental principles of justice, equality, and support for the marginalized.
Themes
GovernmentJusticeWeakRightsCourtsFair Treatment
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech on social justice to highlight the importance of legal protections for marginalized communities.
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