Courses Quote by Aeschylus
“Justice, voiceless, unseen, seeth thee when thou sleepest and when thou goest forth and when thou liest down. Continually doth she attend thee, now aslant thy course, now at a later time. These lines are from a section of doubtful or spurious fragments.”
About This Quote
Source Fragmentary text, unknown source
Justice watches over those who cannot speak for themselves, even when unseen.
In simple terms: Justice protects the voiceless.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for those without a voice.
Themes
justice
voicelessness
protection
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
historical
ethical
When to use this quote
- legal aid
- human rights work
- community organizing
- policy reform
Key Concepts
ethical advocacy
social responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- Who are the voiceless in your community?
- How can you support unseen justice?
A Different Perspective
Justice may be delayed or ignored by those in power.
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