Agreement Quote by Epicurus
“There is no such thing as justice or injustice among those beasts that cannot make agreements not to injure or be injured. This is also true of those tribes that are unable or unwilling to make agreements not to injure or be injured.”
About This Quote
Source Fragment: Letter to Menoeceus, c. 300 BC
Justice depends on mutual agreements to avoid harm; without such contracts, concepts is meaningless.
In simple terms: Justice needs agreement.
Key Takeaway
Seek mutual understanding to prevent harm.
Themes
ethics
philosophy
social contracts
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- negotiations
- community building
- conflict resolution
- legal systems
Key Concepts
justice
agreement
harm prevention
Questions to Reflect On
- Can justice exist without enforceable agreements?
- How do we protect the vulnerable?
A Different Perspective
Agreement may be impossible in power‑imbalanced situations.
