Justice Quote by Anonymous
“There is no crueler tyranny than that which is perpetuated under the shield of law and in the name of justice.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Political Theory, 2015
Justice can become tyranny when law is used to legitimize oppression.
In simple terms: Law can hide oppression.
Beware of law as a tool of oppression.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- court rulings
- legislative drafting
- civil rights protests
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does law protect the oppressed?
- When does law become oppression?
Legal frameworks may be co-opted by those in power.