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There is a point at which even justice does injury
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"There is a point at which even justice does injury"

- Sophocles

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This quote by Sophocles suggests that there is a restriction to exactly how far justice should be gone after, and past that point, it can come to be damaging or unfair itself. In some cases, the pursuit of justice can wind up creating even more harm than great, especially when the punishment meted out is out of proportion to the criminal activity devoted. This quote highlights the demand for an equilibrium in between justice as well as grace, as well as underscores the integral complexity of administering justice in a fair and fair way. Ultimately, the quote recommends that we require to be aware of the limitations of justice and also workout care in our pursuit of it.

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Sophocles This quote is written / told by Sophocles between 496 BC and 405 BC. He was a famous Author from Greece. The author also have 100 other quotes.

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