Justice Quote by Theodore Dalrymple
““Revenge, as Lord Bacon tells is, is a kind of wild justice; and the desire for it has had a very poor press over the millennia.””
About This Quote
Bacon describes revenge as a wild form of justice, noting its historically poor reputation over centuries.
In simple terms: Revenge is a chaotic justice with a bad reputation.
Key Takeaway
Question the morality of revenge.
Themes
justice
revenge
history
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
ethical
historical
When to use this quote
- legal systems
- personal grudges
- cultural narratives
Key Concepts
ethics
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- When is revenge morally acceptable?
- How does society view vengeance?
A Different Perspective
Revenge can sometimes be seen as justified.
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