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Society, Law, & Politics - Justice

Master English proverbs regarding justice, like "first come, first served" and "when thieves fall out, honest men come by their own".

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used to imply that justice should be impartial and unbiased, and not influenced by any external factors

Ex: The goal of a fair trial is to ensure that justice is blind, and that the outcome is based solely on the facts of the case.
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used to say that people will be served or helped in the order that they arrive or make their requests

Ex: We had to hurry; it’s first come, first served for the discounted items.
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used to imply that the process of justice or fairness may be gradual but ultimately inevitable

Ex: Building a successful business takes time and effort, but the mills of the gods grind slowly but they grind fine, and eventually the hard work will pay off.
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used to suggest that a person cannot make an unbiased decision about a matter in which they are directly involved

Ex: Even if one is confident in his innocence, it is not appropriate to be a judge in his own cause, as it undermines the credibility of the decision-making process.
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used to suggest that if a person does good deeds, they will receive good things in return, and if they do bad deeds, they will face negative consequences

Ex: It's important to be honest and ethical in your dealings with others, because what goes around comes around and your reputation will precede you.
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used to emphasize that equal treatment and fairness should be applied to everyone, without any discrimination or preferential treatment

Ex: If you expect your employees to work overtime, you should be willing to do the same; what is good for the goose is good for the gander.
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used to suggest that the conflict or disagreement between two untrustworthy people can create an opportunity for honest people to benefit from their downfall

Ex: The rival gangs in the neighborhood started fighting each other, leading to an increase in police presence and a decrease in crime; when thieves fall out, honest men come by their own.
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