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Hear, O seekers of justice and guardians of fairness, the words of Yingluck Shinawatra: “I will do everything by apply with all the legal and apply with the rule of law. And the main important thing that I have to be fairness to everyone, not just only one person.” Though spoken in imperfect phrasing, the truth within shines clear. For here is the eternal struggle of rulers and judges alike: to bind themselves not to the desires of factions, not to the pressure of the mighty, not even to the whims of their own hearts, but to the impartial majesty of the rule of law, and to the higher calling of fairness for all.

The ancients knew well that a ruler who bends the law for one man ceases to be a servant of justice and becomes instead a servant of power. The Pharaoh who spared his favorites but crushed his enemies with harsher weights found his throne unstable. The Roman governors who ruled with bias fanned rebellion among the people. The wisdom of Yingluck’s words, then, is simple yet profound: the law must be applied equally, and fairness must not be confined to one, but extended to all.

Consider the story of King Solomon, to whom two women came, each claiming to be the mother of the same child. Solomon could not favor one over the other, nor could he abandon the principles of wisdom. By appealing to fairness, he discerned the true mother—the one who loved enough to yield rather than see harm come. In this tale, we see the very essence of Shinawatra’s statement: justice is not about choosing favorites, but about ensuring that truth and fairness shine through the judgment.

The origin of Yingluck’s words lies in her role as the first female prime minister of Thailand, caught between political storms, accused by some, defended by others. In such a climate, the temptation is strong to favor allies, to shield supporters, to wield power as a tool of vengeance. Yet her words stand as a vow: that she would tether herself to the legal system and resist the pull of partiality. Whether or not her leadership fulfilled this perfectly, the principle she invoked is timeless and worthy of remembrance.

The meaning of this teaching stretches beyond politics into every corner of life. In families, in workplaces, in communities, there is always the danger of favoritism—of giving mercy to one while neglecting another, of shielding a friend while condemning a stranger. Yet the call of fairness is higher. To live justly is to measure all by the same scale, to show compassion to all with the same heart, to guard the dignity of the many, not merely the comfort of the few.

The lesson, therefore, is this: let your actions be guided not by preference, but by principle. Let the rule of law be the fortress against chaos, and let fairness be the light that guides decisions, whether in matters great or small. Remember always that partiality is the seed of division, but fairness is the foundation of trust. A nation, a family, a community that lives by fairness is like a house built on rock—it may withstand storms. But one built on favoritism is like a house on sand—it shall surely fall.

Practical action lies before all: if you are a leader, apply rules consistently, and if you are a citizen, demand fairness from those in power. In daily life, listen to the voices of the unheard, not only the voices of the favored. When disputes arise, ask not, “Who do I prefer?” but, “What is fair for all?” In this way, you will walk not only in wisdom, but in honor.

So let it be remembered: to apply the law faithfully and to show fairness to everyone is the true mark of integrity. Yingluck Shinawatra’s words are not merely political—they are a call for all who govern, all who judge, all who live in community. Bind yourself to fairness, and you will build peace. Break fairness, and you will inherit strife. Choose wisely, for the balance of justice rests in the hands of every soul.