The guerrilla band is not to be considered inferior to the army against which it fights simply because it is inferior in fire power.
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Justice remains the tool of a few powerful interests; legal interpretations will continue to be made to suit the convenience of the oppressor powers.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Justice can be manipulated by those in power to serve their own interests.
In this quote, Che Guevara highlights the notion that justice is often not impartial, but rather influenced and shaped by the interests of those who hold power. He suggests that the legal system can be skewed to benefit the oppressors, showing that true justice may be compromised when the powerful manipulate legal interpretations to maintain their dominance.
Themes
JusticePowerOppressionLawInequality
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a discussion about legal reform and the need for equitable justice.
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