Quote by Saint Augustine

In the absence of justice, what is sovereignty but organized robbery?

In the absence of justice, what is sovereignty but organized

Summary

This quote suggests that without a system of justice in place, the concept of sovereignty or governing power loses its value. It implies that without fair and impartial judgment, those in authority can exploit their power and engage in corrupt practices that resemble organized robbery. The quote implies that justice is fundamental for maintaining order, upholding rights, and preventing the abuse of power in a sovereign entity or governing body.

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