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Every so often, we pass laws repealing human nature
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"Every so often, we pass laws repealing human nature"

- Howard Lindsay

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This quote by Howard Lindsay is a discourse on the futility of attempting to enforce laws morality. It recommends that despite the amount of regulations are passed, individuals will certainly still act according to their own nature. This is because human nature is an effective force that can not be altered by legislations. It is a tip that regulations can just do so much to form actions, and that eventually, people will certainly act according to their own values and beliefs. This quote additionally implies that legislations should not be used to try to manage people's habits, as it is inevitably futile. Rather, regulations must be used to shield individuals's legal rights and also ensure justice. Ultimately, this quote acts as a reminder that legislations ought to be utilized to advertise justice as well as fairness, not to try to regulate individuals's behavior.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Howard Lindsay between March 29, 1889 and February 11, 1968. He/she was a famous Producer from USA. The author also have 1 other quotes.

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