Quote by Ambrose Bierce

INJUSTICE, n. A burden which of all those that we load upon others and carry ourselves is lightest in the hands and heaviest upon the back.

INJUSTICE, n. A burden which of all those that we load upon

Summary

This quote is a humorous and slightly ironic take on the concept of injustice. It suggests that although those inflicting injustice upon others might perceive it as inconsequential or light, the weight of such action is felt more heavily by the victims. It points to the discrepancy between the perception of those who perpetrate injustice and the real impact it has on those who suffer from it.

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Injustice

By Ambrose Bierce

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