It is in justice that the ordering of society is centered.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Justice is the central order of society.
- In plain terms
- Society depends on justice to stay ordered.
- What can you take from it?
- Uphold justice to keep society stable.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What holds society together?
- Is justice always central?
Another view
Society can order through fear not justice.
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