Be just and if you can't be just, be arbitrary.
“Be just and if you can't be just, be arbitrary.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
If you cannot be fair, act without bias, even if it seems random.
In simple terms: When fairness fails, choose impartiality.
Aim for impartial decisions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- legal judgments
- team leadership
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is impartiality more important than fairness?
- Can randomness be ethical?
Arbitrary choices can seem capricious.