Quotes About Fairness

Men are equal; it is not birth but virtue that makes the difference.

Liberty and equality--lovely and sacred words!

The Constitution requires that Congress treat similarly situated persons similarly, not that it engages in gestures of superficial equality.

It is always to be taken for granted, that those who oppose an equality of rights never mean the exclusion should take place on themselves.

It is of the essence of the demand for equality before the law that people should be treated alike in spite of the fact that they are different.

Equality consists in the same treatment of similar persons.

A fair and just society offers equality of opportunity to all. But it cannot promise, and should not try to enforce, sameness.

And the person who says that the only way to please them is to restrict options for others is, if you ask me, the one who deserves it least. And that's my opinion, expressed as politely as possible.

Under ideal conditions, the barrister and the bhangi (sweeper) should both get the same payment.

All sports must be treated on the basis of equality.

Equality of opportunity is the essence of social justice.

We can do better. ...We can't ignore the inequalities that persist in our justice system that undermine our most deeply held values of fairness and equality.

Equality begins with economic empowerment.

Equal and exact justice to all men, of whatever state or persuasion.

The great aim of the struggle for liberty has been equality before the law.

The more equality women have, the fairer, more civilized and tolerant society will be. Sexual equality is a lot more effective against terrorism than military strength.

The constitution does not provide for first and second class citizens.

The Procrustean bed is not a symbol of equality. It is no less inequality to have equality among unequals.

Visibility is not equality.

I've supported civil rights activity in my state. I have done my job with integrity, equality and fairness for all.

I think the most important thing for any driver is to know that he's getting equality of equipment and priority.

Inequality is a fact. Equality is a value.

The democrats think that as they are equal they ought to be equal in all things.

Equality is an unconscious assumption, and if you feel you are treating someone as an equal, then you are not doing it.