Let no man be called happy before his death. Till then, he is not happy, only lucky.
SolonRead
Justice, even if slow, is sure.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Justice will always prevail, even if it takes time.
This quote by Solon emphasizes the inevitable nature of justice, suggesting that while the process may be lengthy and arduous, a just outcome is ultimately certain. It reflects a belief in the moral order of the universe, where right and wrong will eventually be recognized and rectified, reinforcing the idea that patience is essential in the pursuit of fairness.
Themes
JusticePatienceCertaintyMoralityOutcome
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about legal reforms, one might say, 'Remember, justice, even if slow, is sure.'
More from Solon
All quotes βNo man is happy; he is at best fortunate.
SolonRead
Call no man happy until he is dead, but only lucky.
SolonRead
No one can be said to be happy until he is dead.
SolonRead
Rich people without wisdom and learning are but sheep with golden fleeces.
SolonRead
If through your vices you afflicted are, Lay not the blame of your distress on God; You made your rulers mighty, gave them guards, So now you groan 'neath slavery's heavy rod.
SolonRead
Similar quotes
No matter what his crimes were, Alton Sterling did not deserve to be executed for them. Look, guys, the punishment for resisting arrest shouldn't be death. The punishment for selling bootleg CDs shouldn't be death. The punishment for having a gun in an open-carry state shouldn't be death. The punishment for being a black man shouldn't be death.
Larry WilmoreRead
You ask whether a woman should be paid the same wages as man when she does the same work? To this, there can be but one answer. If she does the same quantity and quality of work under the same conditions as a man, simple justice requires that she should be paid the same. wages. To deny her this is to deny her justice.
John Peter AltgeldRead
We must put an end to the corruption and systemic racism in our justice system, and that starts by electing progressive district attorneys who will fight for real justice across the country.
Shaun KingRead
It cannot bring back and make whole those who suffered and died by a racist's criminal hand. But it can at least reaffirm our nation's commitment to seek the truth and make equal justice a reality.
Christopher DoddRead
Most states in the union where the death penalty is theoretically on the books don't have executions.
Ruth Bader GinsburgRead
It is justice and respect that I want the world to dust off and put - without delay, and with tenderness - back on the head of the Palestinian child. It will be imperfect justice and respect because the injustice and disrespect have been so severe. But I believe we are right to try.
Alice WalkerRead