Quote by Kahlil Gibran, "The Voice of the

Where is the justice of political power if it executes the murderer and jails the plunderer, and then itself marches upon neighboring lands, killing thousands and pillaging the very hills?

Where is the justice of political power if it executes the m

Summary

This quote questions the fairness and hypocrisy of political power. It highlights the irony of a system that claims justice by punishing murderers and plunderers, yet engages in similar acts of violence and exploitation in invading other lands. It challenges the notion of a just power and raises concerns about the inconsistency and double standards in political actions.

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By Kahlil Gibran, "The Voice of the

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