The angels surround and help the priest when he is celebrating Mass.
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It seems to me that an unjust law is no law at all.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Unjust laws lack legitimacy and moral authority.
Saint Augustine's quote reflects the belief that laws must be rooted in justice to be considered legitimate. He suggests that if a law is unjust, it fails to serve its purpose of upholding fairness and should not be followed, as true law is inherently linked to morality and justice.
Themes
UnjustLawJusticeMoralityAuthority
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about civil rights, one might invoke this quote to argue against discriminatory laws.
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