We look forward to the time when the Power of Love will replace the Love of Power. Then will our world know the blessings of peace.
William E. GladstoneRead
Justice delayed is justice denied.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Delaying justice means that true justice is not being served.
This quote by William E. Gladstone emphasizes the importance of timely justice in a fair society. The longer it takes to deliver justice, the more it undermines faith in the legal system and suggests that those who seek justice may never receive it, thus denying their rights and needs.
Themes
JusticeDelayTimelinessFairnessLegal System
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about reforms in the legal system, one could say, 'As William E. Gladstone wisely noted, justice delayed is justice denied.'
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