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“Justice is my being allowed to do whatever I like. Injustice is whatever prevents my doing so.” quote by Samuel Butler
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“Justice is my being allowed to do whatever I like. Injustice is whatever prevents my doing so.”

Samuel Butler

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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.

Key Takeaway

Identify and remove barriers to personal freedom.

Themes

freedom obstruction ethics

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • legal reforms
  • personal empowerment
  • civil rights movements

Key Concepts

autonomy rights social constraints

Questions to Reflect On

  • What freedoms do you take for granted?
  • When is restriction justified?
A Different Perspective

Not all restrictions are unjust; some protect others.

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