--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: If it were evenly distributed,\" said…" description: "\"“If it were evenly distributed,\" said Rodman, \"the example of justice in the world might lead at last to a sane world policy. As it is, there is world ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c2c/isaac-asimov-309_justice_if-it-were-evenly-distributed-said-rodma_2531106.jpg" --- # If it were evenly distributed," said Rodman, "the example… ![“If it were evenly distributed," said Rodman, "the example of justice in the world might lead at last to a sane world policy. As it is, there is world despair and fury over the selfish fortune of a few, and all behave irrationally in revenge.” quote by Isaac Asimov](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c2c/isaac-asimov-309_justice_if-it-were-evenly-distributed-said-rodma_2531106.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c2c/isaac-asimov-309_justice_if-it-were-evenly-distributed-said-rodma_2531106.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c2c/isaac-asimov-309_justice_if-it-were-evenly-distributed-said-rodma_2531106.jpg) > ““If it were evenly distributed," said Rodman, "the example of justice in the world might lead at last to a sane world policy. As it is, there is world despair and fury over the selfish fortune of a few, and all behave irrationally in revenge.”” [Isaac Asimov](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/isaac-asimov/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Justice perceived as evenly shared could foster rational policies, but inequality fuels despair and irrational revenge. **In simple terms:** Fairness could lead to sane policies; inequality breeds chaos. Key Takeaway Promote equitable distribution. Themes justice inequality societal behavior policy rationality Mood reflective concerned Type philosophical political When to use this quote - government policy - community planning - conflict resolution - wealth redistribution Key Concepts social contract ethical philosophy political economy Questions to Reflect On - How does perceived fairness affect societal stability? - What mechanisms can reduce inequality? 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