"正義とは一度誰かが始動させると、それ自体で転がり続ける機械である。"

The essence of this quote is that once the wheels of justice start moving, they tend to keep going under their own momentum. It's like giving a slight nudge to a heavy boulder on the edge of a hill — once it starts rolling, it doesn't need much more to keep it going. Justice, once set in motion, has a way of progressing on its own.

Historically, this idea has been around in various forms for centuries. Take the ancient Roman legal system, for example. Once someone accused another of a crime, the legal machinery was set into motion and it followed its course with a series of procedures that were hard to stop. Even today, our modern legal systems work similarly. Think about how a criminal case proceeds: once someone is arrested and charged, a series of steps — arraignment, preliminary hearings, trial dates, and so on — unfold almost inevitably.

Let’s look at a real-life example. Imagine a whistleblower in a large corporation who exposes fraudulent activities. Initially, it might just be one person raising an alarm. But once that alarm is raised, investigations begin, authorities get involved, lawsuits may follow, and the media might pick up the story. The momentum builds and builds, often beyond what the whistleblower ever envisioned. The initial push — that one act of coming forward — sets off a chain reaction.

If you want to apply this wisdom, start by recognizing your own power to initiate change. It can be daunting to be the first one to take a stand, but understanding that your actions can set larger systems into motion can be empowering. Let’s say you witness workplace harassment. Reporting it might seem scary, but once reported, HR procedures, investigations, and protective measures begin to unfold. You’ve given that initial push, and now the mechanism of justice is rolling.

Consider a relatable scenario: imagine you’re in high school, and there’s a widespread issue of bullying. You decide, enough is enough, and you report it to your teacher. At first, it might seem like you're just making waves, but then the school counselor gets involved, anti-bullying workshops are organized, policies are reviewed, and gradually, the school environment starts to change. Your one action — the starting push — led to a series of events that helped bring about a more just and safe environment for everyone.

So next time you’re in a situation where you see an injustice, think about the potential ripple effects of your actions. It might not seem like a lot at first, but that’s how big changes often start. Don’t hold back because you think your effort is too small. Every significant change starts with someone taking that first step. Justice, once nudged, has a way of carrying itself forward.