Justice Quote by Jessamyn West
“Justice is a terrible but necessary thing.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: "The Friendly Persuasion", 1945
Justice is harsh but essential for societal order.
In simple terms: Justice is tough but needed.
Key Takeaway
Accept necessary hardships for greater good.
Themes
justice
necessity
morality
Mood
serious
concerned
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- law enforcement
- policy making
- community decisions
Key Concepts
ethical dilemmas
social order
Questions to Reflect On
- When does justice become oppression?
- How to balance fairness with compassion?
A Different Perspective
Justice can be misapplied, causing harm.
![“This cold weather has set all the young Folks to providing Bedfellows. I have signed two or three Licences every Day [as a Fairfax Justice of the Peace] since I have been at Home. I wish I knew where to get a good one myself; for I find cold Sheets extreamly disagreeable.” quote by George Mason](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b92/george-mason-8435_bedfellows_this-cold-weather-has-set-all-the-young_3953.jpg)
