Beast Quote by Hesiod
“...Perses, hear me out on justice, and take what I have to say to heart; cease thinking of violence. For the son of Kronos, Zeus, has ordained this law to men: that fishes and wild beasts and winged birds should devour one another, since there is no justice in them; but to mankind he gave justice which proves for the best.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Works and Days, Hesiod, c. 700 BC
Justice is a divine gift to humans, unlike the natural law of predation among animals.
In simple terms: Humans receive justice, animals do not.
Recognize and uphold human justice.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- lawmaking
- education
- conflict resolution
- environmental policy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does society enforce justice beyond natural instincts?
- What responsibilities arise from possessing justice?
Human justice can be compromised by power and bias.