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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
Justice is the means by which established injustices are sanctioned
Justice is the means by which established injustices are sanctioned
Peace and justice are two sides of the same coin.
Peace and justice are two sides of the same coin.
When you go into court you are putting your fate into the hands of twelve people who weren't smart enough read more
When you go into court you are putting your fate into the hands of twelve people who weren't smart enough to get out of jury duty.
Four things support the world: the learning of the wise, the justice of the great, the prayers of the good, read more
Four things support the world: the learning of the wise, the justice of the great, the prayers of the good, and the valor of the brave
We have a criminal jury system which is superior to any in the world; and its efficiency is only marred read more
We have a criminal jury system which is superior to any in the world; and its efficiency is only marred by the difficulty of finding twelve men every day who don't know anything and can't read.
 Justice renders to every one his due.
 [Lat., Justitia suum cuique distribuit.]  
 Justice renders to every one his due.
 [Lat., Justitia suum cuique distribuit.] 
I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice.
I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice.
The law is the last result of human wisdom acting upon human experience for the benefit of the public
The law is the last result of human wisdom acting upon human experience for the benefit of the public