Uncertain justice by a verdict is much better than certain…
“Uncertain justice by a verdict is much better than certain injustice.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A principle that a possibly unfair verdict is preferable to a certain injustice, valuing fairness over certainty.
In simple terms: Prefer uncertain fairness over certain unfairness.
Choose justice over certainty.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- court decisions
- moral dilemmas
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is certainty worth compromising fairness?
- How do you assess risk in justice?
May ignore practical consequences.