"In the absence of justice, what is sovereignty but organized robbery?"
- Saint Augustine
About this Quote
Saint Augustine's quote talks to the significance of justice in a culture. Without justice, sovereignty is nothing more than a form of organized burglary. This indicates that without justice, those in power are able to make use of those that are not in power. This quote speaks to the need for a reasonable as well as simply culture, where every person is dealt with similarly and fairly. Without justice, those in power are able to take advantage of those who are not in power, and this is not a reasonable or simply society. This quote is a reminder that justice is essential for a culture to operate appropriately as well as for everyone to be dealt with relatively. Without justice, sovereignty is nothing more than a type of arranged burglary, and also this is not a society that any person ought to want to stay in.
This quote is written / told by Saint Augustine between November 13, 354 and August 28, 430. He was a famous Saint from Rome, the quote is categorized under the topic Government. The author also have 55 other quotes.
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"For the state by its nature claims sovereignty, the right to an unlimited development of power, determined only by self-interest. It is by nature anarchistic"
