Quote by Samuel Johnson

Justice is my being allowed to do whatever I like. Injustice is whatever prevents my doing so.

Justice is my being allowed to do whatever I like. Injustice

Summary

This quote reflects a subjective understanding of justice and injustice based on personal desires and freedoms. According to the quote's perspective, justice is defined as having the freedom to do anything without being hindered, and injustice is seen as any obstacle that prevents the individual from fulfilling their desires and exercising their will. It implies that justice is relative to personal preferences and the absence of limitations, rather than being rooted in objective principles or societal considerations.

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