Is there really some balance in the universe? Some scale of justice that will bring her here and find some way to set things to rights?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker questions if justice exists in the universe to correct past wrongs.
- In plain terms
- I wonder if there is real justice for wrongs done.
- What can you take from it?
- Seeking justice can be hard.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you believe in justice?
- How do you handle injustice?
Another view
This relies on a belief in cosmic order which is unproven.
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