Adam Smith’s quote teaches that justice must protect innocent people before extending mercy to the guilty. Compassion without accountability can encourage further wrongdoing, he says. 
Adam Smith’s quote teaches that justice must protect innocent people before extending mercy to the guilty. Compassion without accountability can encourage further wrongdoing, he says. 
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Adam Smith’s quote teaches that justice must protect innocent people before extending mercy to the guilty. Compassion without accountability can encourage further wrongdoing, he says.&nbsp;
