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“One cannot be avenged for every wrong; according to the occasion, everyone who knows how, must use temperance.” quote by Geoffrey Chaucer
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“One cannot be avenged for every wrong; according to the occasion, everyone who knows how, must use temperance.”

Geoffrey Chaucer

About This Quote

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

Justice cannot be applied uniformly; each situation requires measured response and self‑control.

In simple terms: Justice varies; use temperance.

Key Takeaway

Apply temperance when seeking justice.

Themes

justice temperance ethics

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • legal disputes
  • personal conflicts
  • political decisions
  • community mediation

Key Concepts

fairness moral judgment situational ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is strict justice inappropriate?
  • How can temperance guide fair outcomes?
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