Quote by Epicurus

There is no such thing as justice in the abstract; it is merely a compact between men.

There is no such thing as justice in the abstract; it is mer

Summary

This quote suggests that justice is not an inherent or universal concept, but rather a social agreement created by people. It implies that justice is subjective and shaped by human understanding and agreements, rather than being an absolute, objective truth. It indicates that the idea of justice has evolved through negotiations and compromises within societies, highlighting its relative nature and dependence on human interactions. Ultimately, it challenges the notion that justice is an independent and unchanging concept, emphasizing its rootedness in human perspective and social constructs.

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