Justice Quote by Langston Hughes
““Justice That Justice is a blind goddess Is a thing to which we black are wise: Her bandage hides two festering sores That once perhaps were eyes.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unspecified, likely social commentary
Justice is portrayed as blind yet concealing deeper wounds, suggesting that societal fairness often hides systemic flaws.
In simple terms: Justice hides deeper problems.
Key Takeaway
Seek true fairness beyond appearances.
Themes
justice
blindness
systemic flaw
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
social
political
When to use this quote
- legal reform
- activism
- education
- policy analysis
Key Concepts
Social critique
metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden wounds does our justice system conceal?
- How can we reveal and heal them?
A Different Perspective
Blind justice can be complacent, not corrective.
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