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Justice," she said. " I've heard that word. It's a cold…

“Justice," she said. " I've heard that word. It's a cold world. I tried it out," she said, still speaking in that low voice. "I wrote it down. I wrote it down several times and always it looked like a damn cold lie to me. There is no justice.” quote by Jean Rhys
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““Justice," she said. " I've heard that word. It's a cold world. I tried it out," she said, still speaking in that low voice. "I wrote it down. I wrote it down several times and always it looked like a damn cold lie to me. There is no justice.””

Jean Rhys

About This Quote

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

The narrator doubts the existence of true justice, seeing it as a cold, deceptive concept.

In simple terms: Justice feels unattainable and false.

Key Takeaway

Question the reality of justice in your life.

Themes

justice disillusionment truth skepticism

Mood

melancholic critical

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • legal systems
  • personal grievances
  • ethical debates
  • social activism

Key Concepts

existential doubt moral relativism

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is justice ever truly impartial?
  • How do we cope with perceived injustice?
A Different Perspective

Justice may be idealized but practically elusive.

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