Quote by Maurice Maeterlinck

It is not from reason that justice springs, but goodness is born of wisdom.

It is not from reason that justice springs, but goodness is

Summary

This quote suggests that justice does not solely arise from logical reasoning, but rather stems from a place of goodness that is rooted in wisdom. It implies that true justice is grounded in a deeper understanding of what is morally right and virtuous. In other words, the ability to discern and implement justice is not simply a result of intellect, it also requires the benevolence and insight that wisdom brings. Only through the combination of both reason and goodness can justice be achieved in its fullest sense.

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Wisdom

By Maurice Maeterlinck

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