Greed Quote by Terry Pratchett
““Indeed, if a poor man will spend a year in prison for stealing out of hunger, how high would the gallows need to be to hang the rich man who breaks the law out of greed?””
About This Quote
Source Discworld novel: "The Fifth Elephant", 1999
A poor man’s hunger crime is punished harshly, while a rich man’s greed may go unpunished.
In simple terms: Justice is uneven between poor and rich.
Seek fair justice for all.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- court sentencing
- policy making
- activism
- community advocacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What reforms could equalize justice?
- How does wealth influence legal outcomes?
Legal systems can be biased despite intentions.