Defense Quotes
For there is no defense for a man who, in the excess of his wealth, has kicked the great altar of Justice out of sight.
"For there is no defense for a man who, in the excess of his wealth, has kicked the great altar of Justice out of sight."— Aeschylus
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Meaning of this quote
Wealth cannot justify trampling justice or make a person immune to consequences.
Key takeaway:
Apply the same ethical standards regardless of status.
Origin of the quote
Original publication or occasion not established.
Who actually said this?
Attributed to Aeschylus in the supplied CSV; an exact primary-source passage has not been established in this review. Linked listing records circulation only; it does not establish original authorship.
