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“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.” quote by Benjamin Tucker
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“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.”

Benjamin Tucker

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.

Key Takeaway

Hold offenders fully accountable.

Themes

justice fairness responsibility

Mood

analytical critical

Type

ethical political

When to use this quote

  • legal systems
  • conflict resolution
  • policy making

Key Concepts

ethical theory retributive justice

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are the limits of imposing full cost?
  • How to balance restitution with rehabilitation?
A Different Perspective

May ignore systemic factors influencing wrongdoing.

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