Cases Quote by Benjamin Tucker
“One thing, however, is sure, - that in all cases the effort should be to impose all the cost of repairing the wrong upon the doer of the wrong. This alone is real justice, and of course such justice is necessarily free.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Principles of Justice, 1905
Justice demands that wrongdoers bear the full cost of their harm, ensuring fairness.
In simple terms: Wrongdoers should pay for their harm.
Hold offenders fully accountable.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- legal systems
- conflict resolution
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the limits of imposing full cost?
- How to balance restitution with rehabilitation?
May ignore systemic factors influencing wrongdoing.