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.

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

Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.

Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.

The Negro's great stumbling block in the drive toward freedom is not the White Citizens Councilor or the Ku Klux read more

The Negro's great stumbling block in the drive toward freedom is not the White Citizens Councilor or the Ku Klux Klanner but the white moderate who is more devoted to order than to justice.

Justice is like a train that is nearly always late

Justice is like a train that is nearly always late

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

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

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.

This is a court of law, young man, not a court of justice.

This is a court of law, young man, not a court of justice.

It is better that ten guilty escape than one innocent suffer.

It is better that ten guilty escape than one innocent suffer.