Compact Quote by Epicurus
“Natural justice is a compact resulting from expediency by which men seek to prevent one man from injuring others and to protect him from being injured by them.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: On Nature, Book III
Justice arises from mutual protection, preventing harm among people.
In simple terms: People protect each other to avoid harm.
Key Takeaway
Promote mutual safety and fairness.
Themes
ethics
social contract
mutual aid
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- community building
- legal systems
- interpersonal relationships
Key Concepts
reciprocity
harm prevention
Questions to Reflect On
- What responsibilities do we have to protect others?
- When does protection become oppression?
A Different Perspective
Enforcing justice can conflict with individual freedoms.
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