Done Quote by Edgar Allan Poe
“A wrong is unredressed when retribution overtakes its redresser. It is equally unredressed when the avenger fails to make himself felt as such to him who has done the wrong.”
About This Quote
Source Story: The Gold-Bug, Edgar Allan Poe, 1843
Justice is incomplete when the avenger either overwhelms the offender or fails to be recognized, leaving moral balance unsettled.
In simple terms: Retribution must be measured and visible.
Key Takeaway
Seek fair, proportional justice.
Themes
justice
retribution
morality
balance
recognition
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- court sentencing
- personal vendettas
- restorative mediation
- social accountability
Key Concepts
ethical philosophy
moral psychology
justice theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines proportional punishment?
- How does visibility affect justice?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on vengeance can perpetuate cycles of harm.
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