Justice Quote by Joel McDurmon
![“[T]he suppression of injustice with greater injustice only fuels righteous indignation, which will spread even if only maintained by a righteous few.” quote by Joel McDurmon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/96d/joel-mcdurmon-66761_justice_t-he-suppression-of-injustice-with-great_800929.jpg)
““[T]he suppression of injustice with greater injustice only fuels righteous indignation, which will spread even if only maintained by a righteous few.””
About This Quote
Source Article: “Justice and Righteous Indignation,” 2019
Oppressive injustice breeds righteous anger, which can spread even if only a few uphold it.
In simple terms: Injustice fuels righteous anger that can spread.
Key Takeaway
Channel indignation into constructive action.
Themes
justice
morality
social change
Mood
passionate
urgent
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- protests
- legal reform
- community organizing
- media campaigns
Key Concepts
righteous indignation
activism
collective action
Questions to Reflect On
- How can anger be directed productively?
- What role do allies play in sustaining movements?
A Different Perspective
Righteous anger may lead to violence if unchecked.
![“He [John Le Carré] really paid tribute to the people who are willing to risk their own lives to fight injustice - they are greater men and women than I.” quote by Rachel Weisz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6ea/rachel-weisz-3433_fighting_he-john-le-carr-really-paid-tribute-to-t_2525559.jpg)
![“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)
