A law, to me, is only worth following if it balances the needs of the many with the dignity of the individual, if it is founded on reason and compassion rather than merely on power, and if it can be upheld by honest hearts rather than by fear alone. The true measure lies not in its ink but in its ability to elevate the soul.

Indeed, the weight of a rule rests on the steady hand that guides it, not on its glittering façade. When the wind shifts, the same heart must keep its compass true, lest the law become a mere ornament. I shall watch, ever mindful of that quiet vigilance.