Quote by Anatole France

The law, in its majestic equality, forbids the rich as well as the poor to sleep under bridges, to beg in the streets, and to steal bread.

The law, in its majestic equality, forbids the rich as well

Summary

This quote, attributed to French writer Anatole France, sarcastically highlights the inherent inequality in the application of laws. The phrase "majestic equality" implies that the law treats everyone equally, yet it fails to acknowledge the underlying differences and privileges of the rich and the poor. France suggests that legal prohibitions affect both the wealthy and the impoverished in certain circumstances, creating an illusion of fairness, while in reality, socioeconomic disparities remain unaddressed. The quote aims to expose the inequities in a legal system that claims to serve justice but perpetuates social injustice.

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Equality

By Anatole France

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