Social stability should not come at the cost of change or justice.

Evidence

But two things, I am sure, nobody wants. One thing nobody wants is a static relationship, something that is unalterable, something that is fixed for all times. Stability is wanted, but not at the cost of change when change is imperative. The second thing nobody wants is mere adjustment. Adjustment is wanted, but not at the sacrifice of social justice. — Ambedkar, B R, Annihilation of Caste_ The Annotated…, 1253

Categorization

• DEFINE: Distinguishes stability from static rigidity, and adjustment from equity — two canons for judging any social arrangement.
• XREF: connects to: An outmoded liability rule should not shield utilities at the cost of human life — Henry M. Hart, Jr. and Albert M. Sacks, The Legal Process: Basic Problems in…, 2365