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“To withdraw ourselves from the law of the strong, we have found ourselves obliged to submit to justice. Justice or might, we must choose between these two masters.” quote by Luc de Clapiers
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“To withdraw ourselves from the law of the strong, we have found ourselves obliged to submit to justice. Justice or might, we must choose between these two masters.”

Luc de Clapiers

About This Quote

Humans must choose between submitting to justice or yielding to might, rejecting the law of the strong in favor of moral order.

In simple terms: We must choose justice over might, not follow the strong.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize justice over power.

Themes

ethics justice power choice

Mood

determined reflective

Type

political ethical

When to use this quote

  • government policy
  • social movements
  • personal ethics

Key Concepts

political philosophy moral decision

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does justice mean in your life?
  • How do you resist the allure of power?
A Different Perspective

Balancing justice and might can be complex in practice.

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