Anger should be especially kept down in punishing, because…
“Anger should be especially kept down in punishing, because he who comes to punishment in wrath will never hold that middle course which lies between the too much and the too little. It is also true that it would be desirable that they who hold the office of Judges should be like the laws, which approach punishment not in a spirit of anger but in one of equity.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Judges should avoid anger, applying law with equity rather than wrath, maintaining balance between excess and deficiency.
In simple terms: Judges need calm, equitable law application.
Key Takeaway
Practice fairness without anger.
Themes
justice
equity
anger
balance
law
Mood
serious
principled
thoughtful
Type
anger:1
approach:0
equity:1
judging:0
law:1
littles:0
lying:0
middle:1
office:0
punishing:0
punishment:0
should:0
spirit:0
too much:0
would be:0
wrath:0
anger especially:0
punishment wrath:0
approach punishment:0
When to use this quote
- courtroom decisions
- legal education
- policy drafting
- leadership training
Key Concepts
ethical jurisprudence
moral philosophy
self‑control
Questions to Reflect On
- How can judges maintain impartiality?
- What safeguards ensure equitable judgments?
A Different Perspective
Human emotions can still influence decisions.