--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It’s not a sense of justice. Figuring out…" description: "\"“It’s not a sense of justice. Figuring out difficult cases is my hobby. If you measured good and evil deeds by current laws, I would be responsible for..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b2b/l-lawliet-67824_crime_it-s-not-a-sense-of-justice-figuring-out_2951223.jpg" --- # It’s not a sense of justice. Figuring out difficult cases… ![“It’s not a sense of justice. Figuring out difficult cases is my hobby. If you measured good and evil deeds by current laws, I would be responsible for many crimes. The same way you all like to solve mysteries and riddles, or clear video games more quickly. For me too, its simply prolonging…” quote by L Lawliet](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b2b/l-lawliet-67824_crime_it-s-not-a-sense-of-justice-figuring-out_2951223.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b2b/l-lawliet-67824_crime_it-s-not-a-sense-of-justice-figuring-out_2951223.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b2b/l-lawliet-67824_crime_it-s-not-a-sense-of-justice-figuring-out_2951223.jpg) > ““It’s not a sense of justice. Figuring out difficult cases is my hobby. If you measured good and evil deeds by current laws, I would be responsible for many crimes. The same way you all like to solve mysteries and riddles, or clear video games more quickly. For me too, its simply prolonging something I enjoy doing. It’s not justice at all. And if it means being able to clear a case, I don’t play fair, I’m a dishonest, cheating human being who hates losing in truth.”” L Lawliet ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Solving puzzles is a personal thrill, not a moral crusade; the speaker admits to unethical methods for enjoyment. **In simple terms:** Enjoys solving cases, even if dishonest. Key Takeaway Acknowledge motives, consider ethical limits. Themes ethics justice obsession Mood introspective conflicted Type philosophical literary When to use this quote - crime investigation - online puzzles - competitive gaming Key Concepts moral relativism psychology game theory Questions to Reflect On - What drives you to seek challenges that conflict with your values? - Can enjoyment justify unethical behavior? 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