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An individual who breaks a law that conscience tells him is unjust

An individual who breaks a law that conscience tells him is unjust, and who willingly accepts the penalty of imprisonment in order to arouse the conscience of the community over its injustice, is in reality expressing the highest respect for the law. – Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Be peaceful, be courteous, obey the law, respect everyone but if someone puts his hand on you, send him to the cemetery. – Malcolm X

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When you are content to be simply yourself and dont compare or compete, everybody will respect you. – Lao Tzu

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The conqueror is regarded with awe the wise man commands our respect but it is only the benevolent man that wins our affection. – William Dean Howells

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