Justice… is a kind of compact not to harm or be harmed.
Meaning of the quote
Justice is like a promise we make to each other not to hurt one another or let ourselves be hurt. It's an agreement that helps us all live safely and peacefully together.
About Epicurus
Epicurus was an ancient Greek philosopher who founded the Epicurean school of philosophy. He taught that the purpose of philosophy is to help people attain a happy and tranquil life, free from fear and pain. Epicureanism was widely influential, but also controversial, and its teachings gradually became more widely known in the Renaissance and Enlightenment periods.
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