Word: unjustness
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...that the judges of the case sought to punish him not for the moral qualities of this, one of the first fruit from his pen, but for his revolutionary proclivities in general. This youngster in the field of literature was indeed beginning to regard himself as a martyr, so unjust did he feel the decision to be, and so the reversal of the original verdict is excellent policy on the part of the courts, which have long been accused of a violent ultra-conservatism; they are avoiding this accusation, and at the same time are putting a damper...
...possible hypothetical woman who asked Mr. Shaw to "explain Socialism." From this point of departure he launches into a potpourri of Shaviana keynoted by such statements as the following: The first principle of Socialism is equal income for all. . . . Every other system for distribution of wealth is unjust and illogical. . . . The Socialist experiment failed in Russia because the people were not prepared for it. ... England is today more communist than Soviet Russia...
...sharpest of bargains whenever he sells a manuscript. He exploits his unique gifts far more avariciously than a Capitalistic Trust exploits any monopoly. At present Pen Man Shaw can and does loll in luxury upon his royalties, enjoying profits of a nature which he delights to describe as "unjust and illogical...
Informed of a decree that will prevent her appearing on any stage with actors who belong to the Actors' Equity Association, Jeanne Eagels was unregenerate. She called the verdict "ridiculous and unjust." She said: "No handful of actors for whom, with a few exceptions, I have no respect, can keep me from Broadway. I'll be back in a new play by Christmas...
...able Oscar W. Underwood, apologies for an unjust appellation...