The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs (365 page)

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, for I [Thrasymachus] say that justice is nothing else than the interest of the stronger; LUCAN
Pharsalia
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. 175
mensuraque iuris vis erat
, might was the measure of right.
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1327
in
Political Songs
(1839) 254
For miht is right, the lond is laweless.
1546
Dialogue of Proverbs
II
. v. H2
V
We se many tymes myght ouercomth ryght.
1790
Proverbs Exemplified
78
The law is so expensive … Might too often overcomes right.
1892
Carlyle
iv.
[In]
Chartism
.. he clearly enunciates ‘Might is right’—one of the few strings on which .. he played through life.
1979
Guardian
17 May 24
By adult examples, pupils are being taught such evil doctrines as ‘Might is right’.
1997
Washington Post
11 Jan. E20
‘Might makes right, doesn't it?..Who wouldn't look to his strongest suit for tricks?’
justice and injustice
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power

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