Allowed Quote by Samuel Butler
“Justice is my being allowed to do whatever I like. Injustice is whatever prevents my doing so.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "Erewhon" by Samuel Butler, 1872
Justice is the freedom to act as one wishes, while injustice is any obstacle that blocks that freedom.
In simple terms: Justice = freedom; injustice = obstruction.
Identify and remove barriers to personal freedom.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- legal reforms
- personal empowerment
- civil rights movements
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What freedoms do you take for granted?
- When is restriction justified?
Not all restrictions are unjust; some protect others.