Well as, one judge said to the other, 'Be just and if you…
““Well as, one judge said to the other, 'Be just and if you can't be just be arbitrary.' Regret cannot observe customary obscenities.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A paradoxical counsel that when fairness is impossible, one should resort to randomness, highlighting the absurdity of moral constraints and the futility of regret over inevitable vulgarities.
In simple terms: When justice fails, act arbitrarily.
Key Takeaway
Arbitrary actions replace unattainable justice.
Themes
Moral ambiguity
Absurdity
Regret
Justice
Arbitrariness
Mood
Wry
Cynical
Reflective
Type
Aphorism
Satire
When to use this quote
- Legal decision‑making
- Leadership dilemmas
- Creative writing
- Philosophical debate
Key Concepts
Ethics
Human behavior
Practical Applications
- Designing decision‑making frameworks
- Generating satirical content
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to be 'just' in an unjust world?
- Can randomness ever be ethical?