Quotes About Justice

In nature there are neither rewards nor punishments; there are consequences.

We should forgive our enemies, but not before they are hanged

There is no such crime as a crime of thought; there are only crimes of action.

Try to remain truthful. The power of truth never declines. Force and violence may be effective in the short term, but in the long run it's truth that prevails.

I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities.

Those who know the normal life of the poor... will realize well enough that without economic security, liberty is not worth having.

I believe that each of us can make a difference. That what is wrong can be made right. That people possess the basic wisdom and goodness to govern themselves without conflict.

Chase after the truth like all hell and you'll free yourself, even though you never touch its coat tails.

Justice is not to be taken by storm. She is to be wooed by slow advances. Substitute statute for decision, and you shift the center of authority, but add no quota of inspired wisdom.

Stand with anybody that stands right, stand with him while he is right and part with him when he goes wrong.

Equality means equality for all - no exceptions, no 'yes, buts', no asterisked footnotes imposing limits.

Do not expect justice where might is right.

Alas, how many have been persecuted for the wrong of having been right?

A shocked sense of justice has to be removed and justice restored.

A wise man will desire no more than what he may get justly, use soberly, distribute cheerfully, and leave contently.

To bring deserving things down by setting undeserving things up is one of its perverted delights; and there is no playing fast and loose with the truth, in any game, without growing the worse for it.

Wisdom is vindicated by all her children.

Seldom, if ever, does wisdom come, shall we punish it if it comes late?

Use no hurtful deceit; think innocently and justly and, if you speak, speak accordingly.

Remarkable contributions are typically spawned by a passionate commitment to transcendent values such as beauty, truth, wisdom, justice, charity, fidelity, joy, courage and honor.

Never rebel for the sake of rebelling, but always rebel for the sake of truth.

Honesty is the first chapter in the Book of wisdom. Let it be our endeavor to merit the character of a just nation.

No one is really working for peace unless he is working primarily for the restoration of wisdom.

If moderation is a fault, then indifference is a crime.