I happen to agree with many of the liberal emphasis on compassion, justice and equality. I just disagree that it's read more

I happen to agree with many of the liberal emphasis on compassion, justice and equality. I just disagree that it's the government's role to provide everything.

Justice denied anywhere diminishes justice everywhere.

Justice denied anywhere diminishes justice everywhere.

Sir, I say that justice is truth in action

Sir, I say that justice is truth in action

Justice is itself the great standing policy of civil society; and
any eminent departure from it, under any circumstances, read more

Justice is itself the great standing policy of civil society; and
any eminent departure from it, under any circumstances, lies
under the suspicion of being no policy at all.

Sentence first, verdict afterwards.

Sentence first, verdict afterwards.

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

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

I distrust the incommunicable; it is the source of all violence

I distrust the incommunicable; it is the source of all violence

Conscience is the chamber of justice.

Conscience is the chamber of justice.

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