--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Were I to personify Justice, instead of…" description: "\"Were I to personify Justice, instead of presenting her blind, I would denominate her the goddess of fire. . . Of unbending integrity Justice should fee..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/00e/judith-sargent-murray-54209_blind_were-i-to-personify-justice-instead-of-p_2387478.png" --- # Were I to personify Justice, instead of presenting her… ![“Were I to personify Justice, instead of presenting her blind, I would denominate her the goddess of fire. . . Of unbending integrity Justice should feel, hear and see; but truth alone should be the polar star by which she should shape her movements, and equity only should constrain her…” quote by Judith Sargent Murray](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/00e/judith-sargent-murray-54209_blind_were-i-to-personify-justice-instead-of-p_2387478.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/00e/judith-sargent-murray-54209_blind_were-i-to-personify-justice-instead-of-p_2387478.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/00e/judith-sargent-murray-54209_blind_were-i-to-personify-justice-instead-of-p_2387478.png) > “Were I to personify Justice, instead of presenting her blind, I would denominate her the goddess of fire. . . Of unbending integrity Justice should feel, hear and see; but truth alone should be the polar star by which she should shape her movements, and equity only should constrain her determinations.” [Judith Sargent Murray](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/judith-sargent-murray/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. She reimagines Justice as a fiery, unbending force guided by truth and equity. **In simple terms:** Justice as a strong, truth‑driven force. Key Takeaway Uphold truth and equity in justice. Themes justice truth equity Mood reflective determined Type philosophical ethical When to use this quote - Legal reform - policy making - civil rights advocacy Key Concepts Moral philosophy feminist theory ethical governance Questions to Reflect On - What does a “goddess of fire” justice look like today? - How can truth remain a guiding star? 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