Justice Quote by Wilkie Collins
““Every human institution (Justice included) will stretch a little, if only you pull it in the right way.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Moonstone, Wilkie Collins, 1868
Institutions can be subtly altered if we apply the right pressure, implying flexibility within rigid systems.
In simple terms: Institutions bend under proper influence.
Key Takeaway
Apply strategic pressure for change.
Themes
institutional change
strategy
flexibility
power dynamics
justice
Mood
analytical
strategic
inspirational
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- policy reform
- corporate culture
- legal system
- education reform
Key Concepts
political science
social engineering
organizational behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- What pressure can reshape an institution?
- When is pressure unethical?
A Different Perspective
Change may be resisted despite strategic effort.
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