Quote by Reinhold Niebuhr

The sad duty of politics is to establish justice in a sinful world.

The sad duty of politics is to establish justice in a sinful

Summary

This quote suggests that politics, despite its unfortunate nature, possesses the responsibility of creating and maintaining justice within a flawed society. It implies that politics must tackle the challenging task of establishing fair systems and principles that can counteract the inherent sinfulness and injustices that exist. This duty emphasizes the necessity of politics to address the imperfections present in the world and strive towards creating a more equitable and just society, even though this responsibility may be a source of sadness or difficulty.

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By Reinhold Niebuhr

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