used to emphasize the idea that life is not always fair, and that people may not always receive the recognition or reward that they deserve
used to emphasize the unevenness or randomness of fortune, where valuable opportunities or possessions may be bestowed upon those who are unable to fully enjoy or utilize them
神々は歯のない者にナッツを送る
used to suggest that laws are often more effective at punishing small offenses and less influential individuals, while powerful or influential individuals may escape punishment
used to suggest that the legal system is often biased in favor of the wealthy and influential, allowing them to receive special treatment or avoid punishment
ある法律は金持ちのためのものであり、別の法律は貧しい者のためのものである
used to imply that in certain situations, equality is not applied consistently or fairly, and that certain individuals or groups may receive better treatment or privileges than others
used to imply that conflicts between powerful entities can have serious consequences for those who are caught in the middle or who are weaker and more vulnerable
象が争うと草が踏みにじられる
used to imply that the best things in life are often obtained at the expense of others
最も健康的な肉は他人の犠牲の上にある
used to stress the importance of timely delivery of justice, as any delay can render it ineffective and meaningless
正義が遅れると正義が否定される
used to imply that those who commit minor offenses are punished harshly, while those who commit more serious crimes or who have more power and influence often escape punishment
小さな泥棒は絞首刑になるが、大きな泥棒は逃げる