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Justice Quote by Anonymous

“The man who passes the sentence should swing the sword.” quote by Anonymous — Download Open image

“The man who passes the sentence should swing the sword.”

About This Quote

Source Proverb: Justice, 2020

Those who judge must also bear the responsibility of execution.

In simple terms: Judges must act.

Key Takeaway

Accept responsibility for decisions.

Themes

justice responsibility authority

Mood

serious reflective

Type

ethical philosophical

When to use this quote

proverb
speech

Key Concepts

legal ethics leadership decision making

Questions to Reflect On

How do you ensure fairness?
What limits should judges have?

A Different Perspective

Responsibility can be abused without checks.

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