Compassion Quote by Jessica Amanda Salmonson
““Of justice you will find none… To judge is evil. To mete justice, more appalling still. Act from compassion and you will do better than to devise any code or facade of justice.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Dark Tower, Jessica Amanda Salmonson, 1995
True justice cannot be achieved through judgment; compassion outperforms any legal façade.
In simple terms: Compassion beats judgment and artificial justice.
Key Takeaway
Act with compassion over strict judgment.
Themes
justice
compassion
morality
law
ethics
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- courtroom decisions
- personal conflicts
- social activism
- policy making
Key Concepts
philosophy
humanism
ethical dilemmas
Questions to Reflect On
- Can compassion replace law?
- When is judgment necessary?
A Different Perspective
Compassion may be seen as weak or vague.
