“As readers, we are seldom interested in the fine sentiments of a lesson learnt; we seldom care about the good manners of morals. Repentance puts an end to conversation; forgiveness becomes the stuff of moralistic tracts. Revenge - bloodthirsty, justice-hungry revenge - is the very essence of romance, lying at the heart of much of the best fiction.” HeartEndsCareRomanceLyingStuffJusticeFictionMoralFineReaderLessonsConversationEssenceRevengeHungryMannersGood ManRepentanceSentimentsGood Manners Author:Alberto Manguel
“Fictions of law must be consistent with justice.” LawJusticeFictionConsistent Author:William Henry Maule
“Literature, fiction, poetry, whatever, makes justice in the world. That's why it almost always has to be on the side of the underdog.” WorldLiteratureSidesJusticeFictionUnderdog Author:Grace Paley
“If we truly seek diversity in fiction, we have to let the needs of others come before our need to define ourselves as social justice allies.” IfsNeedsSocialJusticeFictionDiversitySocial JusticeAlliesNeeds Of Others Author:Jennifer Armintrout
“It's hard to get justice in the real world. It's possible in fiction.” WorldRealHardJusticeFictionReal World Author:Lauren Beukes
“As a lawyer, as a private citizen, you see a lot of injustice. You see a lot of people who should have been punished and are not, and people who were punished wrongfully are not vindicated. Fiction is sort of a way to set the record straight, and let people at least believe that justice can be achieved and the right outcomes can occur.” PeopleWayShouldBelieveHas BeensJusticeFictionRecordsCitizensShould HaveInjusticeLawyerOutcomesShould Have BeenVindicated Author:David Baldacci