"It is a profound truth that justice is the harmonious balance between individual liberty and collective good."

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This reflection on justice by Paul Beatty resonates across generations. It highlights a fundamental truth about human nature: our continuous search for meaning in justice is what ultimately defines our character and our path forward.

About Paul Beatty

Paul Beatty is an American author and professor of writing at Columbia University. In 2016, he won the National Book Critics Circle Award and the Man Booker Prize for his novel The Sellout. It was the first time a writer from the United States was honored with the Man Booker.

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