“Justice is a machine that, when someone has once given it the starting push, rolls on of itself.”
What this quote means
Justice, once set in motion, follows its course with relentless logic. But it needs an initial push, an act of human will. This quote reminds us that justice is not passive; it requires whistleblowers, complaints, evidence. Once started, it can become unstoppable.
How to apply it daily
If you witness an injustice, file a complaint or report it, for your action can set the machinery of justice in motion.
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