"من السهل تحمل الظلم نسبيًا ما يؤلم هو العدل"
— H. L. Mencken
Simplified Meaning:
When something unfair happens to us, we often find ways to make peace with it over time. We might see ourselves as victims or accept that life can be unfair sometimes. However, when we are punished or face consequences for our own mistakes, it hurts more because we realize we deserved it. Imagine a student who gets in trouble for cheating on a test. If the teacher wrongly accuses the student and punishes them, the student might feel angry at the unfairness but still find a way to move on. On the other hand, if the student knows they did cheat and gets caught, the punishment feels worse because deep down, they know it's a fair consequence of their actions. This quote suggests that facing the truth about our own wrongdoings and the justice that comes with it is much harder to handle than dealing with random unfairness in life. It stings because it forces us to confront our own faults and shortcomings. By recognizing this, we can strive to be more honest and just in our lives, helping us avoid the painful sting of deserved justice.