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Whoever tramples on the plea for justice temperately made…

“Whoever tramples on the plea for justice temperately made in the name of peace only outrages peace and kills something fine in the heart of man which God put there when we got our manhood.” quote by William Allen White
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“Whoever tramples on the plea for justice temperately made in the name of peace only outrages peace and kills something fine in the heart of man which God put there when we got our manhood.”

William Allen White

About This Quote

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

Justice must not be sacrificed for a false peace, or it destroys both peace and humanity's noble core.

In simple terms: Peace without justice harms humanity.

Key Takeaway

Protect justice even in peace.

Themes

justice peace humanity morality

Mood

reflective serious

Type

ethical political

When to use this quote

  • political activism
  • legal reform
  • community leadership
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

ethical integrity civil responsibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do we balance peace and justice?
  • When does peace become complicit?
A Different Perspective

Peace can be used to justify injustice, undermining its purpose.

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