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Someone may ask, 'How is justice greater than all the other virtues?' The other virtues gratify the one who possesses them; justice does not give pleasure to the one possessing it, but instead pleases others.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Justice prioritizes the well-being of others over self-pleasure.
This quote by St. Jerome emphasizes the intrinsic value of justice as a virtue that serves the greater good, rather than simply fulfilling the desires of an individual. Unlike other virtues that can provide personal gratification, justice is about making sacrifices for the benefit of others, highlighting its superior ethical standing in a moral framework.
Themes
JusticeVirtueSelflessnessMoralityEthics
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about community service, one might quote this to highlight the importance of contributing to society.
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