God is greater than Saddam. The victims, the many victims, are greater than Saddam. Justice is bigger than me or Saddam. We look to justice, not into the face of Saddam.

This was one of his rights, so it was accepted.

He would have been sentenced to death if I didn't get him free.

My argument against God was that the universe seemed so cruel and unjust. But how had I got this idea of just and unjust? A man does not call a line crooked unless he has some idea of a straight line. What was I comparing this universe with when I called it unjust?

God, who might have directed the assassin's dagger so as to end your career in a moment, has given you this quarter of an hour for repentance. Reflect, then, wretched man, and repent.

When it comes to consideration of how to do well in running the city, which must proceed entirely through justice and soundness of mind.