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“Who would want to enter the soiled Temple of Justice, wherein lies the corpse of justice, slain by her very guardians? And now her killers make mock of the sacred process, selling replicas of her blind virtue to the highest bidder.” quote by Rohinton Mistry
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““Who would want to enter the soiled Temple of Justice, wherein lies the corpse of justice, slain by her very guardians? And now her killers make mock of the sacred process, selling replicas of her blind virtue to the highest bidder.””

Rohinton Mistry

About This Quote

Source Novel: Such a Long Journey by Rohinton Mistry, 1991

Justice is corrupted when those meant to protect it become its executioners, turning virtue into a commodity.

In simple terms: Corrupt protectors turn justice into a market.

Key Takeaway

Demand accountability, not profit.

Themes

corruption justice morality power

Mood

cynical urgent

Type

political critical

When to use this quote

  • legal reform
  • activism
  • journalism
  • public oversight

Key Concepts

institutional decay ethical erosion

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who benefits from a compromised legal system?
  • How can citizens restore integrity to justice?
A Different Perspective

Even with reform, entrenched interests may resist change.

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