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“No legal plunder: This is the principle of justice, peace, order, stability, harmony, and logic. Until the day of my death, I shall proclaim this principle with all the force of my lungs (which alas! is all too inadequate).” quote by Frederic Bastiat
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“No legal plunder: This is the principle of justice, peace, order, stability, harmony, and logic. Until the day of my death, I shall proclaim this principle with all the force of my lungs (which alas! is all too inadequate).”

Frederic Bastiat

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Justice requires a stable, logical order that resists exploitation and promotes peace.

In simple terms: Justice is about stable, logical order.

Key Takeaway

Uphold principles of fairness and stability.

Themes

justice peace order logic stability

Mood

thoughtful principled

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • Legislative drafting
  • conflict resolution
  • public policy

Key Concepts

Legal theory philosophical ethics social contract

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can justice balance order with compassion?
  • When does logic conflict with empathy?
A Different Perspective

Rigid adherence may ignore nuanced human contexts.

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