Taught from infancy that beauty is woman's sceptre, the mind shapes itself to the body, and roaming round its gilt cage, only seeks to adorn its prison.
Mary WollstonecraftRead
It is justice, not charity, that is wanting in the world.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The world needs fairness and equality more than mere acts of kindness or charity.
Mary Wollstonecraft emphasizes the importance of justice over charity in societal progress. While charity can provide temporary relief, it is the establishment of fair systems and equitable treatment that will lead to long-term solutions for the issues we face. A truly just society addresses the root causes of inequality and injustice rather than merely offering handouts.
Themes
JusticeCharityEqualitySocietyFairness
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about social issues, one might say, 'As Mary Wollstonecraft pointed out, it is justice, not charity, that is wanting in the world.'
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