I consider trial by jury as the only anchor yet imagined by man by which a government can be held read more

I consider trial by jury as the only anchor yet imagined by man by which a government can be held to the principles of its constitution.

Those who are too lazy and comfortable to think for themselves and be their own judges obey the laws. Others read more

Those who are too lazy and comfortable to think for themselves and be their own judges obey the laws. Others sense their own laws within them.

I should like to be able to love my country and still love justice.

I should like to be able to love my country and still love justice.

When you have no basis for an argument, abuse the plaintiff.

When you have no basis for an argument, abuse the plaintiff.

Expecting the world to treat you fairly because you are a good person is a little like expecting a bull read more

Expecting the world to treat you fairly because you are a good person is a little like expecting a bull not to attack you because you are a vegetarian

The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren't enough criminals, read more

The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren't enough criminals, one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws.

I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice.

I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice.

Petty laws breed great crimes.

Petty laws breed great crimes.

There in no virtue so truly great and godlike as justice.

There in no virtue so truly great and godlike as justice.