--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: But injustice breeds injustice; the…" description: "\"“But injustice breeds injustice; the fighting with shadows and being defeated by them necessitates the setting up of substances to combat.”\" — Charles ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/799/charles-dickens-34_bleak-house_but-injustice-breeds-injustice-the-fight_3147361.jpg" --- # But injustice breeds injustice; the fighting with shadows… ![“But injustice breeds injustice; the fighting with shadows and being defeated by them necessitates the setting up of substances to combat.” quote by Charles Dickens](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/799/charles-dickens-34_bleak-house_but-injustice-breeds-injustice-the-fight_3147361.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/799/charles-dickens-34_bleak-house_but-injustice-breeds-injustice-the-fight_3147361.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/799/charles-dickens-34_bleak-house_but-injustice-breeds-injustice-the-fight_3147361.jpg) > ““But injustice breeds injustice; the fighting with shadows and being defeated by them necessitates the setting up of substances to combat.”” [Charles Dickens](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charles-dickens/) ## 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 warns that unfairness creates more unfairness, and confronting hidden threats requires creating tools to fight them. **In simple terms:** Unfairness breeds more unfairness; we need tools to fight hidden threats. Key Takeaway Create effective means to address hidden injustices. Themes justice conflict strategy Mood reflective determined Type advice philosophical When to use this quote - political activism - legal reform - personal boundaries Key Concepts social dynamics power structures Questions to Reflect On - What hidden injustices do you face? - How can you address root causes? 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