Justice Quote by Morgan Freeman
“Let me tell you what justice is. Justice is the law. And that man's feeble attempt to lay down the principles of deceny.”
About This Quote
Source Film: "The Shawshank Redemption", 1994
Justice is equated with law, yet the law’s attempts at decency are often weak and insufficient.
In simple terms: Justice equals law, but law can be feeble.
Key Takeaway
Critically assess legal systems.
Themes
justice
law
morality
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- courtroom debates
- policy reform
- civil rights activism
- legal education
Key Concepts
ethics
philosophy
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- Can law be truly just?
- What defines decency beyond legal statutes?
A Different Perspective
Law may not always reflect true fairness or moral rightness.
![“This cold weather has set all the young Folks to providing Bedfellows. I have signed two or three Licences every Day [as a Fairfax Justice of the Peace] since I have been at Home. I wish I knew where to get a good one myself; for I find cold Sheets extreamly disagreeable.” quote by George Mason](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b92/george-mason-8435_bedfellows_this-cold-weather-has-set-all-the-young_3953.jpg)
