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If we are to keep democracy, there must be a commandment: Thou shalt not ration justice
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"If we are to keep democracy, there must be a commandment: Thou shalt not ration justice"

- Learned Hand

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This quote by Learned Hand speaks with the importance of democracy and the need to ensure justice is not allocated. He is stressing that justice ought to be offered to all, no matter their social or economic status. He is recommending that justice must not be allocated, as this would undermine the concepts of democracy. He is also suggesting that justice needs to be available to everyone, despite their background or situations. This quote speaks to the importance of maintaining the concepts of democracy and guaranteeing that justice is available to all. It is a reminder that justice ought to not be allocated, as this would undermine the extremely structures of democracy. It is a call to action to ensure that justice is available to all, regardless of their background or scenarios. This quote is a tip that democracy is just as strong as its commitment to justice which justice must not be rationed.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Learned Hand between January 27, 1872 and August 14, 1961. He/she was a famous Judge from USA. The author also have 20 other quotes.

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