For Justice, though she's painted blind
Is to the weaker side inclined.

Samuel Butler (Poet)

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Topic

Underdogs Justice

Author

Samuel Butler (Poet)

Source

Hudibras

Medium

Poem

Language

English

Time

1980 1980s 17th century

Occupation

Poet Writer

From

United Kingdom Europe

Authentication Score 2

Citation

Butler, Samuel. Hudibras. 1680, part 3, canto 3, l. 709-710.

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Medium
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