Laws of justice which Hammurabi, the wise king, established.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The laws were established by King Hammurabi to ensure justice.
- In plain terms
- Hammurabi created rules for fairness.
- What can you take from it?
- Leaders should establish fair rules for their people.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who makes the laws?
- Are laws always just?
Another view
Establishing laws does not guarantee their fair enforcement.
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