Innocent Quote by Ugo Betti
“It's perfectly obvious that somebody's responsible and somebody's innocent. Otherwise it [justice] makes no sense at all.”
About This Quote
Source Legal Treatise: Theory of Justice, 1934
Justice requires clear distinction between guilt and innocence; without it, the concept collapses.
In simple terms: Justice needs clear responsibility assignments.
Clarify roles to uphold justice.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- court cases
- policy making
- conflict resolution
- education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we handle ambiguous culpability?
- What safeguards ensure fair judgments?
Complex cases may blur lines of responsibility.