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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.
A court is a place where what was confused before becomes more unsettled than ever.
A court is a place where what was confused before becomes more unsettled than ever.
Justice discards party, friendship, kindred, and is therefore
always represented as blind.
Justice discards party, friendship, kindred, and is therefore
always represented as blind.
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 is incidental to law and order.
Justice is incidental to law and order.
Nothing is to be preferred before justice.
Nothing is to be preferred before justice.
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.
Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is
due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom read more
Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is
due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom
honour.