For Justice, though she's painted blind,
Is to the weaker Side inclin'd.

Samuel Butler (Poet)

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Underdogs Justice

Author

Samuel Butler (Poet)

Source

Hudibras

Medium

Poem

Language

English

Time

1678 1670s 17th century

Occupation

Poet Writer

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United Kingdom Europe

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Citation

Butler, Samuel. Hudibras: The third and last part. London: Simon Miller, 1678, part 3, canto 3, l. 709-710.

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Statement Type
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Time
1968 1960s 20th century
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