There will be no justice as long as man will stand with a knife or with a gun and destroy those who are weaker than he is.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Justice cannot exist while stronger people harm weaker ones with weapons.
- In plain terms
- There is no justice if the strong kill the weak.
- What can you take from it?
- Justice requires protection for the vulnerable.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is force justified?
- Who is protected?
Another view
Power imbalances exist even without physical weapons.
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