For my part I think it is a less evil that some criminals…
“For my part I think it is a less evil that some criminals should escape, than that the government should play an ignoble part.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
It may be less harmful for criminals to escape than for governments to act immorally.
In simple terms: Government misdeeds can be worse than crime.
Key Takeaway
Demand ethical governance.
Themes
ethics
law
government
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- policy reform
- civil rights
- legal ethics
- public accountability
Key Concepts
political theory
justice
Questions to Reflect On
- When is state action justified?
- How to balance justice and authority?
A Different Perspective
Complex moral judgments vary.