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“We cannot suffer a person by his affidavit to arraign the whole justice of the country and its administration.” quote by Tony Abbott
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“We cannot suffer a person by his affidavit to arraign the whole justice of the country and its administration.”

Tony Abbott

About This Quote

Source Speech: Parliamentary address, 2018

Justice should not be compromised by a single individual's actions; systemic integrity matters more than isolated cases.

In simple terms: Justice must stay fair despite one person.

Key Takeaway

Protect system over individual.

Themes

law justice integrity

Mood

serious reflective

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • court rulings
  • policy debates
  • public inquiries

Key Concepts

Governance accountability legal process

Questions to Reflect On

  • What safeguards ensure both individual and systemic justice?
  • How to balance personal rights with public trust?
A Different Perspective

Focusing on system may overlook personal accountability.

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