--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Justice being taken away, then, what are…" description: "\"Justice being taken away, then, what are kingdoms but great robberies? For what are robberies themselves, but little kingdoms.\" — Anonymous" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/093/anonymous-1_economy_justice-being-taken-away-then-what-are-k_436496.jpg" --- # Justice being taken away, then, what are kingdoms but… ![“Justice being taken away, then, what are kingdoms but great robberies? For what are robberies themselves, but little kingdoms.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/093/anonymous-1_economy_justice-being-taken-away-then-what-are-k_436496.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/093/anonymous-1_economy_justice-being-taken-away-then-what-are-k_436496.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/093/anonymous-1_economy_justice-being-taken-away-then-what-are-k_436496.jpg) > “Justice being taken away, then, what are kingdoms but great robberies? For what are robberies themselves, but little kingdoms.” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The quote suggests that kingdoms are essentially large-scale thefts, and even small thefts resemble tiny kingdoms, highlighting the moral ambiguity of power and ownership. **In simple terms:** Kingdoms are like big robberies, and robberies are like small kingdoms. Key Takeaway Recognize the ethical implications of authority. Themes power morality politics Mood critical reflective Type analytical philosophical When to use this quote - government - corporate structures - colonialism - wealth distribution Key Concepts philosophy ethics political theory Questions to Reflect On - Is authority always exploitative? - Can power be exercised justly? 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