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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.
Only a kind person is able to judge another justly and to make allowances for his weaknesses. A kind eye, read more
Only a kind person is able to judge another justly and to make allowances for his weaknesses. A kind eye, while recognizing defects, sees beyond them.
The people become more observant of justice, and do not refuse to
submit to the laws when they see read more
The people become more observant of justice, and do not refuse to
submit to the laws when they see them obeyed by their enactor.
[Lat., Observantior aequi
Fit populus, nec ferre negat, cum viderit ipsum
Auctorem parere sibi.]
Justice discards party, friendship, kindred, and is therefore
always represented as blind.
Justice discards party, friendship, kindred, and is therefore
always represented as blind.
Let us remember that justice must be observed even to the lowest.
[Lat., Meminerimus etiam adversus infimos justitiam esse read more
Let us remember that justice must be observed even to the lowest.
[Lat., Meminerimus etiam adversus infimos justitiam esse
servandam.]
Immanuel Kant would've made a lousy lawyer, but a great judge!
Immanuel Kant would've made a lousy lawyer, but a great judge!
Conscience is the chamber of justice.
Conscience is the chamber of justice.
Justice in the life and conduct of the State is possible only as first it resides in the hearts and read more
Justice in the life and conduct of the State is possible only as first it resides in the hearts and souls of the citizens
The law isn't justice. It's a very imperfect mechanism. If you press exactly the right buttons and are also lucky, read more
The law isn't justice. It's a very imperfect mechanism. If you press exactly the right buttons and are also lucky, justice may show up in the answer. A mechanism is all the law was ever intended to be.