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What does it mean?
Justice is an internal right that cannot be given or taken by others.
In plain terms
Justice is felt inside you and others cannot take it.
What can you take from it?
Justice is an internal right.

Where it applies

  • moral decisions
  • social justice
  • personal integrity

Putting it to work

  • stand by your values
  • recognize inner worth

Questions to consider

  • What justice means to you?
  • How do you feel justice?

Another view

External justice systems are still needed.

More from Bryant McGill

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  2. Education: 'The secret to discovery is to never believe existing facts.'

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  3. Ignorance: 'The common person fears to think beyond the common.'

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