Injustice Quote by Frédéric Bastiat
““In fact, it is not justice which has an existence of its own, it is injustice. The one results from the absence of the other. But””
About This Quote
Source Essay: What Is Property?, 1850
Justice exists only as the absence of injustice; they are interdependent.
In simple terms: Justice is defined by lack of injustice.
Recognize and address injustice to foster justice.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- legal reform
- social activism
- community building
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What injustices persist unnoticed?
- How does defining justice by its opposite limit understanding?
Focusing solely on justice ignores its relational nature.