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“Justice discards party, friendship, kindred, and is always, therefore, represented as blind.” quote by Joseph Addison
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“Justice discards party, friendship, kindred, and is always, therefore, represented as blind.”

Joseph Addison

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.

Key Takeaway

Uphold fairness over favoritism.

Themes

justice impartiality ethics

Mood

serious reflective

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • court rulings
  • policy making
  • conflict resolution
  • leadership decisions

Key Concepts

philosophy law morality

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you ensure fairness when personal relationships are involved?
  • When might strict impartiality be harmful?
A Different Perspective

Blind justice can overlook context and human nuance.

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