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The quote says that when people ignore legal rules and act on their own, the legal system suffers. It also says that once the law is weakened, personal freedom is weakened too.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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No source found on Wikiquote; the quote is listed as attributed to Robert Kennedy.
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About Robert Kennedy
American attorney and politician of the mid-to-late 20th century, Robert Kennedy served as U.S. Attorney General under his brother’s presidency and later as a U.S. Senator for New York. He is remembered for his advocacy on civil rights, anti-war efforts, and his passionate speeches on justice and equality, blending idealism with pragmatic reform.
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