Justice Quote by Samuel Johnson
“Justice is indispensably and universally necessary, and what is necessary must always be limited, uniform, and distinct”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The Patriot," 1775
Necessary laws must be clear, limited, and applied uniformly to be just.
In simple terms: Fair rules need clear limits.
Ensure laws are precise and equal.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- legislative drafting
- court rulings
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Are strict limits always fair?
- How to balance uniformity with flexibility?
Uniformity can ignore context.