Unbounded courage and compassion join'd, Tempering each other in the victor's mind, Alternately proclaim him good and great, And make the hero and the man complete.
Joseph AddisonRead
Justice discards party, friendship, kindred, and is always, therefore, represented as blind.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Justice is impartial and does not favor personal connections or biases.
In this quote, Joseph Addison suggests that true justice does not take into account relationships or affiliations. It operates independently of personal feelings and is often depicted as blind to symbolize its impartiality and fairness, highlighting the idea that justice should be pursued without favoritism or prejudice.
Themes
JusticeImpartialityFairnessPhilosophyBias
In practice
Example use cases
During a debate on legal reforms, one might quote this to emphasize the need for unbiased judicial systems.
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