Justice Quote by Shari Shattuck
““I wasn’t asking you,” Justice said. “Nice.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Justice of the Heart” (fiction)
A character named Justice declines a request, responding simply with “Nice.”
In simple terms: A brief, dismissive reply.
Key Takeaway
Accept that not all requests merit elaborate answers.
Themes
communication
boundaries
humor
Mood
wry
lighthearted
Type
dialogue
literary quote
When to use this quote
- social gatherings
- online messaging
- casual conversation
Key Concepts
social interaction
literary dialogue
Questions to Reflect On
- When is a short reply appropriate?
- How does tone affect perception?
A Different Perspective
The line may be too curt, causing misunderstanding.
![“This cold weather has set all the young Folks to providing Bedfellows. I have signed two or three Licences every Day [as a Fairfax Justice of the Peace] since I have been at Home. I wish I knew where to get a good one myself; for I find cold Sheets extreamly disagreeable.” quote by George Mason](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b92/george-mason-8435_bedfellows_this-cold-weather-has-set-all-the-young_3953.jpg)
