"Justice is the harmonious balance between individual liberty and collective good. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history — an essential principle for the reflective life."

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

About Will Aitken

Will Aitken is an American-Canadian novelist, journalist and film critic. Originally from Terre Haute, Indiana, he has been based in Montreal, Quebec since moving to that city to attend McGill University in 1972.

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