St. Augustine

In fact, these ingredients are so indispensable that the Roman African theologian, St. Augustine of Hippo had to conclude that 'without justice, a State is nothing but a band of robbers'.

In the absence of justice

In the absence of justice, what is sovereignty but organized robbery?

Saint Augustine of Hippo

Saint Augustine of Hippo once asked, In the absence of justice, what is sovereignty but organized robbery?

redemptionis

redemptionis said that sovereignty or leadership without justice remains nothing other than organised robbery.

George Bernard Shaw

George Bernard Shaw once said "Property is organized robbery.

The Church father Augustine

The Church father Augustine stated, “Justice being taken away, then, what are kingdoms but great robberies?”