Quote by Daniel Defoe

Justice is always violent to the party offending, for every man is innocent in his own eyes.

Justice is always violent to the party offending, for every

Summary

This quote suggests that when justice is served to those who have committed a wrongdoing, it may often be seen as violent by the offending party. This is because individuals tend to justify their own actions and believe themselves to be innocent, even if they have acted unjustly. Thus, when justice is delivered, it challenges their perception of innocence, causing them to view it as a violent act. Ultimately, the quote highlights the subjective nature of justice and the difficulty in reconciling differing viewpoints.

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By Daniel Defoe

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