--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: That city in which those who are not…" description: "\"That city in which those who are not wronged, no less than those who are wronged, exert themselves to punish the wrongdoers.\" — Solon" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b0e/solon-10247_cities_that-city-in-which-those-who-are-not-wro_1370746.jpg" --- # That city in which those who are not wronged, no less than… ![“That city in which those who are not wronged, no less than those who are wronged, exert themselves to punish the wrongdoers.” quote by Solon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b0e/solon-10247_cities_that-city-in-which-those-who-are-not-wro_1370746.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b0e/solon-10247_cities_that-city-in-which-those-who-are-not-wro_1370746.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b0e/solon-10247_cities_that-city-in-which-those-who-are-not-wro_1370746.jpg) > “That city in which those who are not wronged, no less than those who are wronged, exert themselves to punish the wrongdoers.” [Solon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/solon/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A society that punishes both the innocent and the guilty shows a failure of justice and fairness. **In simple terms:** Punishing everyone is unjust. Key Takeaway Seek fair justice. Themes justice fairness society law punishment Mood reflective critical Type philosophical political When to use this quote - legal reform - community governance - human rights - conflict resolution Key Concepts ethical philosophy social order Questions to Reflect On - How can we ensure justice distinguishes guilt? - What safeguards prevent wrongful punishment? 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