Administration Quote by Tony Abbott
“We cannot suffer a person by his affidavit to arraign the whole justice of the country and its administration.”
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.
Protect system over individual.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- court rulings
- policy debates
- public inquiries
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards ensure both individual and systemic justice?
- How to balance personal rights with public trust?
Focusing on system may overlook personal accountability.