Wheels of the Gods.
The phrase "the wheels of justice turn slowly, but grind exceedingly fine" means that while justice may be delayed, it will eventually be delivered thoroughly and accurately. This proverb highlights the often-protracted nature of legal processes but emphasises the eventual attainment of a fair and just outcome.
The proverb has roots in ancient Greek philosophy and has been adapted and used throughout history in various contexts, including religious and legal settings. It is also found in literature and popular culture.
A reference to a hexameter by an unknown poet, cited by sceptic philosopher Sextus Empiricus (2nd century) in his Adversus Grammaticos as a popular adage:
"The millstones of the gods grind late, but they grind fine.
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Didcot Railway Centre is a railway museum and preservation engineering site in Didcot, Oxfordshire, England. The site was formerly a Great Western Railway engine shed and locomotive stabling point.
Wheels of the Gods.
The phrase "the wheels of justice turn slowly, but grind exceedingly fine" means that while justice may be delayed, it will eventually be delivered thoroughly and accurately. This proverb highlights the often-protracted nature of legal processes but emphasises the eventual attainment of a fair and just outcome.
The proverb has roots in ancient Greek philosophy and has been adapted and used throughout history in various contexts, including religious and legal settings. It is also found in literature and popular culture.
A reference to a hexameter by an unknown poet, cited by sceptic philosopher Sextus Empiricus (2nd century) in his Adversus Grammaticos as a popular adage:
"The millstones of the gods grind late, but they grind fine.
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Didcot Railway Centre is a railway museum and preservation engineering site in Didcot, Oxfordshire, England. The site was formerly a Great Western Railway engine shed and locomotive stabling point.