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Law and order exist for the purpose of establishing justice and when they fail in this purpose they become the dangerous
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"Law and order exist for the purpose of establishing justice and when they fail in this purpose they become the dangerously structured dams that block the flow of social progress"

- Martin Luther King Jr.

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This quote by Martin Luther King Jr. speaks with the significance of law and order in society. He suggests that order are essential for developing justice, and when they fail in this purpose, they end up being a barrier to social development. He suggests that when order are not utilized to promote justice, they become a barrier to advance and can even threaten. This quote highlights the importance of utilizing law and order to guarantee justice and fairness in society, instead of enabling them to become a tool of oppression. It likewise acts as a pointer that law and order should be used to promote social development, instead of restrain it.

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Martin Luther King Jr. This quote is written / told by Martin Luther King Jr. between January 15, 1929 and April 4, 1968. He was a famous Minister from USA. The author also have 92 other quotes.

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