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

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

Justice is the firm and continuous desire to render to everyone that which is his due

Justice is the firm and continuous desire to render to everyone that which is his due

Justice may be blind, but she has very sophisticated listening devices.

Justice may be blind, but she has very sophisticated listening devices.

It looks to me to be narrow and pedantic to apply the ordinary
ideas of criminal justice to this read more

It looks to me to be narrow and pedantic to apply the ordinary
ideas of criminal justice to this great public contest. I do not
know the method of drawing up an indictment against a whole
people.

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

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

Justice is a temporary thing that must at last come to an end; but the conscience is eternal and will read more

Justice is a temporary thing that must at last come to an end; but the conscience is eternal and will never die.

Nothing is to be preferred before justice.

Nothing is to be preferred before 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.