Like some magistrate grown gray in office, Calmly he contemplates alike the just And unjust, with indifference he notes Evil and good, and knows not wrath nor pity.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A magistrate calmly observes both good and evil without feeling anger or pity, embodying detached judgment.
- In plain terms
- He watches justice impartially, untouched by emotion.
- What can you take from it?
- Detachment can lead to impartial decision‑making.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is true impartiality achievable?
- When might empathy be necessary in judgment?
Another view
Complete emotional detachment may ignore human compassion.
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