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“Foolish men imagine that because judgement for an evil thing is delayed, there is no justice; but only accident here below. Judgement for an evil thing is many times delayed some day or two, some century or two, but it is sure as life, it is sure as” quote by Thomas Carlyle
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“Foolish men imagine that because judgement for an evil thing is delayed, there is no justice; but only accident here below. Judgement for an evil thing is many times delayed some day or two, some century or two, but it is sure as life, it is sure as”

Thomas Carlyle

About This Quote

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

Justice may be delayed, but it is inevitable; assuming otherwise ignores the certainty of moral order.

In simple terms: Justice is delayed, not denied.

Key Takeaway

Trust that fairness will arise.

Themes

justice patience morality

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • legal systems
  • personal grievances
  • historical oppression

Key Concepts

karma cosmic order ethical certainty

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “accident here below” imply?
A Different Perspective

Can endless waiting erode hope for justice?

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