Blind Quote by Joseph Addison
“Justice discards party, friendship, kindred, and is always, therefore, represented as blind.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Spectator, No. 442, 1711
Justice must be impartial, ignoring personal ties and biases, symbolized as blind.
In simple terms: Justice is impartial and unbiased.
Uphold fairness over favoritism.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- court rulings
- policy making
- conflict resolution
- leadership decisions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure fairness when personal relationships are involved?
- When might strict impartiality be harmful?
Blind justice can overlook context and human nuance.