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The whole history of the world is summed up in the fact that, when nations are strong, they are not read more
The whole history of the world is summed up in the fact that, when nations are strong, they are not always just, and when they wish to be just, they are no longer strong.
To sin is a human business, to justify sins is a devilish business.
To sin is a human business, to justify sins is a devilish business.
The moral arc of the universe bends at the elbow of justice.rn
The moral arc of the universe bends at the elbow of justice.rn
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.]
I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice.
I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice.
Whenever a separation is made between liberty and justice,
neither, in my opinion, is safe.
Whenever a separation is made between liberty and justice,
neither, in my opinion, is safe.
Law in origin was merely a codification of the power of dominant groups, and did not aim at anything that read more
Law in origin was merely a codification of the power of dominant groups, and did not aim at anything that to a modern man would appear to be justice
Where there are too many policemen, there is no liberty. Where there are too many soldiers, there is no peace. read more
Where there are too many policemen, there is no liberty. Where there are too many soldiers, there is no peace. Where there are too many lawyers, there is no justice.
If you want peace, work for justice.
If you want peace, work for justice.
