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    He reminds me of the man who murdered both his parents, and then when sentence was about to be pronounced pleaded for mercy on the grounds that he was an orphan

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Justice, sir, is the great interest of man on earth. It is the ligament which holds civilized beings and civilized read more

Justice, sir, is the great interest of man on earth. It is the ligament which holds civilized beings and civilized nations together.

by Daniel Webster Found in: Justice Quotes,
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But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living
God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and read more

But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living
God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of
angels,
To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are
written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the
spirits of just men made perfect,
And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood
of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.

by Bible Found in: Justice Quotes,
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There is no such thing as justice-- in or out of court.

There is no such thing as justice-- in or out of court.

by Clarence Darrow Found in: Justice Quotes,
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Justice does not descend from its pinnacle.
[It., Cima di giudizio non s'avvalla.]

Justice does not descend from its pinnacle.
[It., Cima di giudizio non s'avvalla.]

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Education, therefore, is a process of living and not a preparation for future living.

Education, therefore, is a process of living and not a preparation for future living.

by John Dewey Found in: Justice Quotes,
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Amongst the sons of men how few are known
Who dare be just to merit not their own.

Amongst the sons of men how few are known
Who dare be just to merit not their own.

by Charles Churchill Found in: Justice Quotes,
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So justice while she winks at crimes,
Stumbles on innocence sometimes.

So justice while she winks at crimes,
Stumbles on innocence sometimes.

by Samuel Butler Found in: Justice Quotes,
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Peace is not the absence of war but the presence of justice.

Peace is not the absence of war but the presence of justice.

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If you want peace, work for justice.

If you want peace, work for justice.

by Henry Louis Mencken Found in: Justice Quotes,
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