When a human being kills an animal for food, he is neglecting his own hunger for justice.
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There will be no justice as long as man will stand with a knife or with a gun and destroy those who are weaker than he is.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Justice cannot exist if the strong harm the weak.
This quote emphasizes the idea that true justice is unattainable in a world where power is abused and the vulnerable are victimized. It suggests that as long as individuals possess the means to inflict harm without facing consequences, the concept of justice remains an illusion, pointing to a fundamental moral issue concerning the treatment of the less powerful by those who are stronger.
Themes
JusticePowerVulnerabilityMoralityInequality
In practice
Example use cases
In discussions about social justice during a community meeting.
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