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Peace is not the absence of war but the presence of justice.
Peace is not the absence of war but the presence of justice.
Justice is incidental to law and order.
Justice is incidental to law and order.
Justice is like a train that is nearly always late
Justice is like a train that is nearly always late
Justice cannot be for one side alone, but must be for both.
Justice cannot be for one side alone, but must be for both.
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.
Peace and justice are two sides of the same coin.
Peace and justice are two sides of the same coin.
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.
I distrust the incommunicable; it is the source of all violence
I distrust the incommunicable; it is the source of all violence
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.