Accounts Quote by Michael Connelly
“In the long run, all wrongs are righted, every minus is equalized with a plus, the columns are totaled and the totals are found correct. But that's in the long run. We must live in the short run and matters are often unjust there. The compensating for us of the universe makes all the accounts come out even, but they grind down the good as well as the wicked in the process.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Lincoln Lawyer, Michael Connelly, 2005
Justice balances out over time, but immediate reality can be unfair, and the process can wear down both good and bad.
In simple terms: Long‑term fairness vs. short‑term injustice.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and act on present inequities.
Themes
justice
fairness
temporal perspective
ethical dilemma
consequences
Mood
reflective
serious
thoughtful
Type
advice
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal decisions
- business negotiations
- legal judgments
- social activism
- financial planning
Key Concepts
karma
moral balance
inequity
time
ethical philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you address present wrongs while trusting future balance?
- What can be done to mitigate the grinding effect on the good?
A Different Perspective
Short‑term actions may not reflect ultimate fairness.
