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Justice

Nov 3rd, 2007 Posted in Virtue | no comment »

“Wrong none by doing injuries, or omitting the benefits that are your duty.”

(two of seven definitions)
1. Fairness or reasonableness, especially in the way people are treated or decisions are made
2. Sound or good reason

Justice is a certain rectitude of mind whereby a man does what he ought to do in the circumstances confronting him. - Thomas Aquinas

The aim of justice is to give everyone his due. - Cicero

Most everyone wants to do what’s fair, right, and good, but knowing what is often the tough part. - Malcolm Forbes

No cause is hopeless if it is just. Errors, no matter how popular, carry the seeds of their own destruction. - John W. Scoville

Many people define justice as, “Being fair when something comes up”. That is, in reaction, to be unjust is a sin of commission. Franklin’s statement clearly conveys the concept that a sin of omission also exists; not executing your duties justly (or fully). Read the rest of this entry »