“It’s a matter of principle.” A sentence that signals strength. Conviction. Backbone. And sometimes it is exactly the moment when a value begins to control us — instead of the other way around. Fairness is considered untouchable. Who would seriously argue against it? Justice carries moral prestige, cultural approval (though one might ask whether that is still universally true today), and is deeply embedded in our self-image. But what happens when fairness is no longer guidanc

I had just crossed the street when the heavy gate of an old Roman building opened. Behind it stood an elderly lady, beautifully dressed, wearing a touch of makeup and a friendly smile. Her name is Marcella, she is 93 years old and has lived in the same neighborhood since she was born. She told me all this openly while I held the gate open for her so she could get out more easily with her walker. She didn't have much time to chat—she was on her way to the piazza for her daily

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