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What does it mean?
Justice is achieved most efficiently when one treats the opposing side justly.
In plain terms
Treat others justly to get justice faster.
What can you take from it?
Practice fairness to accelerate justice.

Where it applies

  • legal disputes
  • negotiations
  • interpersonal conflicts

Putting it to work

  • lead by example
  • extend fairness first
  • de-escalate disputes

Questions to consider

  • How does your behavior influence justice outcomes?
  • Can you be fair even when treated unfairly?

Another view

Opponents may not reciprocate fairness immediately.

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  2. All become one in face of the common danger.

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  3. Things heard from a distance appear bigger than they are.

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