“The law is reason, free from passion”
— Aristotle
Simplified Meaning:
Laws are created to be fair and logical, without being influenced by emotions or personal feelings. Imagine a judge in a courtroom; they have to make decisions based on clear rules, not on whether they feel sorry for someone or if they like them. If a friend borrows money and doesn’t pay it back, you might be upset and not want to forgive them. But the law looks at whether there was a promise to repay, not at your feelings of anger or betrayal. This helps make sure decisions are consistent and unbiased. Applying this to your life means making important choices based on facts and fairness instead of just how you feel in the moment. For example, if you're a manager at work deciding who gets a promotion, base your decision on performance and effort, not on personal likes or dislikes.
