"Next to religion, let your care be to promote justice"
- Francis Bacon
About this Quote
This quote by Francis Bacon encourages us to prioritize justice in our lives, second only to religious beliefs. Bacon is recommending that justice should be a core worth in our lives, and that it ought to be given the very same level of value as religious beliefs. He is emphasizing the importance of justice in our society, and how it ought to be a top priority for us all. He is likewise suggesting that justice ought to be an assisting concept in our lives, which we should make every effort to promote it in our lives. By promoting justice, we can create a more fair and just society. We can ensure that everybody is treated relatively which everybody has access to the exact same rights and opportunities. By promoting justice, we can produce a more simply and fair world.
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