For Justice, though she's painted blind,
Is to the weaker Side inclin'd.

Samuel Butler (Poet)

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Topic

Underdogs Justice

Author

Samuel Butler (Poet)

Source

Hudibras

Medium

Poem

Language

English

Time

1678 1670s 17th century

Occupation

Poet Writer

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United Kingdom Europe

Authentication Score 2

Citation

Butler, Samuel. Hudibras: The third and last part. London: Simon Miller, 1678, part 3, canto 3, l. 709-710.

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Source
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Medium
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Time
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Authentication Score 3
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There is no such thing as justice-in or out of court.

Clarence Darrow

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Topic
Elusiveness of justice Justice
Speaker
Clarence Darrow
Medium
Interview
Language
English
Time
1936 1930s 20th century
Authentication Score 1
Citation

Darrow, Clarence. Interview in Chicago. Apr. 1936.