Balance Quote by Letitia James
“The scales of justice often, in my head, are unbalanced. And so my job is to try to balance out those scales.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: State of the State, New York, 2021
Justice feels uneven internally, prompting a personal duty to restore balance.
In simple terms: Justice is unbalanced; I aim to correct it.
Key Takeaway
Act to even the scales of fairness.
Themes
justice
balance
responsibility
Mood
determined
serious
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- court decisions
- policy making
- community advocacy
- personal ethics
Key Concepts
ethics
law
public service
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you measure fairness?
- What sacrifices are needed to achieve balance?
A Different Perspective
Balancing justice can be politically contentious.
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