There is no such thing as justice - in or out of court.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker claims justice does not exist anywhere, not even in legal courts.
- In plain terms
- Justice is not found anywhere.
- What can you take from it?
- Do not expect perfect fairness from systems.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do you seek justice?
- Is justice possible?
Another view
Justice exists in some cases.
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