Forgiveness Quote by Lucan
“No man is ever innocent when his opponent is the judge.”
About This Quote
Judgment by an opponent corrupts claims of innocence; power skews truth.
In simple terms: Powerful judges can’t be trusted.
Key Takeaway
Question authority’s fairness.
Themes
justice
power
truth
Mood
skeptical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- courtroom
- political debate
- media analysis
Key Concepts
ethics
bias
legal theory
Questions to Reflect On
- Who judges you?
- How can you ensure impartiality?
A Different Perspective
Authority may be impartial.
![“Jesus Christ was innocent too,' said Svejk, 'and all the same they crucified him. No one anywhere has ever worried about a man being innocent. Maul halten und weiter dienen ['Grin and bear it and get on with the job'] - as they used to tell us in the army. That's the best and finest thing of all.” quote by Jaroslav Hašek](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f74/jaroslav-ha-ek-30986_army_jesus-christ-was-innocent-too-said-svejk_1631482.jpg)
