The judge should not be young; he should have learned to know evil, not from his own soul, but from late and long observation of the nature of evil in others: knowledge should be his guide, not personal experience.

Summary

This quote suggests that an ideal judge should not be young, as they lack the necessary experience and understanding of evil. The judge should have learned about evil through careful observation of others, rather than through personal involvement or experiences. Knowledge of evil and its nature should serve as their guiding principle in making fair and unbiased judgments.

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