I have observed in foolish awe The dateless mid-days of the law And seen indifferent justice done By everyone on everyone.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker critiques legal systems as timeless and indifferent, noting that justice is applied uniformly but without regard for individual circumstances.
- In plain terms
- Laws apply equally to everyone, but often without fairness.
- What can you take from it?
- Legal systems often treat all cases the same regardless of context.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is equal treatment always fair?
- How should justice consider context?
Another view
Uniform application of law can sometimes ensure fairness.
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