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Notable quotations on justice from the Catechism of the Catholic Church

Rich nations have a grave moral responsibility toward those which are unable to ensure the means of their development by themselves or have been prevented from doing so by tragic historical events.   (#)2439

It is also necessary to reform international economic and financial institutions so that they will better promote equitable relationships with less advanced countries.  (#)2440
The goods of creation are destined for the entire human race. The right to private property does not abolish the universal destination of goods. (#)2452
The disordered desire for money cannot but produce perverse effects. It is one of the causes of the many conflicts which disturb the social order.  #)2424
The development of economic activity and growth in production are meant to provide for the needs of human beings. Economic life is not meant solely to multiply goods produced and increase profit or power; it is ordered first of all to the service of persons, of the whole person, and of the entire human community.  (#)2426
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