Bars Quote by Aristotle
“When Pleasure is at the bar the jury is not impartial.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: Ethics or rhetoric, attributed to Aristotle, ancient Greece
Pleasure can bias judgment, making decisions unfair.
In simple terms: Pleasure clouds impartiality.
Guard against bias from personal enjoyment.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- court decisions
- personal choices
- policy making
- media analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does pleasure influence your decisions?
- What safeguards ensure fairness?
Pleasure isn’t the only bias; other emotions also affect judgment.