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Judging from the main portions of the history of the world, so far, justice is always in jeopardy
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"Judging from the main portions of the history of the world, so far, justice is always in jeopardy"

- Walt Whitman

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This quote by Walt Whitman recommends that justice is a fragile idea that is continuously in threat of being lost. Throughout history, justice has been threatened by those in power who have looked for to oppress and exploit the vulnerable. This has been seen in the type of slavery, manifest destiny, and other types of injustice. The quote indicates that justice is something that needs to be vigilantly defended and safeguarded, as it is always in risk of being taken away. It is a suggestion that we need to stay watchful and fight for justice, as it is not something that can be taken for approved.

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Walt Whitman This quote is written / told by Walt Whitman between May 31, 1819 and March 26, 1892. He was a famous Poet from USA. The author also have 64 other quotes.

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