Justice is itself the great standing policy of civil society; and any eminent departure from it, under any circumstances, lies under the suspicion of being no policy at all.

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of justice as the cornerstone of any civilized society. It suggests that any significant deviation from justice, regardless of the situation or context, is grounds for suspicion, as it may indicate a lack of coherent policy altogether. In other words, justice should be the guiding principle in decision-making and governance, and any actions or policies that go against this principle are questionable in their intent and efficacy.

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