The supernatural virtue of justice consists of behaving exactly as tho…

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The supernatural virtue of justice consists of behaving exactly as though there were equality when one is the stronger in an unequal relationship. ✨ Simone Weil (2009). Waiting on God (Routledge Revivals), p.50, Routledge
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The supernatural virtue of justice consists of behaving exactly as though there were equality when one is the stronger in an unequal relationship. ✨ Simone Weil (2009). Waiting on God (Routledge Revivals), p.50, Routledge

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