Equity Quote by Aristotle
“Equity is that idea of justice which contravenes the written law.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Nicomachean Ethics, Book V, 350 BC
Justice sometimes requires actions that go beyond the literal law to achieve fairness.
In simple terms: Justice can override written law for fairness.
Seek equitable outcomes.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- legal judgments
- policy making
- conflict resolution
- community governance
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When should justice override strict legal codes?
- How can societies balance law and equity?
Law may resist flexibility.