Age Quote by Randolph Sinks Foster
“Earthly providence is a travesty of justice on any other theory than that it is a preliminary stage, which is to be followed by rectifications. Either there must be a future, or consummate injustice sits upon the throne of the universe. This is the verdict of humanity in all the ages.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Philosophy of History, Randolph Sinks Foster, 1905
Humanity judges the world as unjust unless it sees a future where wrongs are corrected; otherwise existence feels like ultimate injustice.
In simple terms: Justice seems absent now, but hope lies in future correction.
Key Takeaway
Seek progress, not despair.
Themes
justice
hope
human condition
future
philosophy
Mood
reflective
somber
determined
Type
philosophical
motivational
critical
When to use this quote
- political reform
- social activism
- personal resilience
- long‑term planning
Key Concepts
ethical theory
teleology
historical determinism
Questions to Reflect On
- Can we act now to create that future?
- What does justice mean without hope?
A Different Perspective
If no future change occurs, the view of justice collapses.
