And between man and man it is not always justice that is required.

Between man and woman justice rarely meets the difficulty.
"Comprendre c'est pardonner," quoted Steinmetz vaguely.
He hesitated to interfere between Paul and his wife.

Axioms are made for crucial moments.

A man's life has been steered by a proverb before this.
Some, who have no religion, steer by them all the voyage.
Paul walked slowly to the chair he usually occupied, opposite to Steinmetz, at the writing-table.

He walked and sat down as if he had travelled a long distance.
"What is to be done ?" asked Steinmetz.
"I do not know.