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Injustice Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero

“Strict law is often great injustice.” quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero
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“Strict law is often great injustice.”

Marcus Tullius Cicero

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Source Essay: On Laws and Justice, 44 BC

When laws are applied rigidly without compassion, they become oppressive rather than just.

In simple terms: Strict laws can be unjust.

Key Takeaway

Balance law with compassion.

Themes

justice law morality

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

philosophical legal

When to use this quote

  • judicial reform
  • human rights advocacy
  • policy drafting

Key Concepts

political philosophy ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • When should compassion override strict rules?
  • How do we ensure laws serve humanity?
A Different Perspective

Rigid enforcement may protect order.

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