Quote by Thucydides

Men's indignation, it seems, is more excited by legal wrong than by violent wrong the first looks like being cheated by an equal, the second like being compelled by a superior.

Men's indignation, it seems, is more excited by legal wrong

Summary

This quote by philosopher Thucydides suggests that men are more outraged by instances of injustice that occur within legal boundaries compared to acts of violence. The feeling of being cheated by someone of equal standing (legal wrong) incites stronger indignation, as it implies dishonesty or betrayal from someone who should be held accountable. In contrast, acts of violence perpetrated by those in a position of power (violent wrong) may give the impression of being forced or coerced, which may be perceived as wrong but does not evoke the same level of individual or collective anger as deceit does.

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