Four things support the world: the learning of the wise, the justice of the great, the prayers of the good, read more

Four things support the world: the learning of the wise, the justice of the great, the prayers of the good, and the valor of the brave

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Extreme justice is extreme injustice.
[Lat., Summum jus, summa injuria.]

Extreme justice is extreme injustice.
[Lat., Summum jus, summa injuria.]

Justice cannot be for one side alone, but must be for both.

Justice cannot be for one side alone, but must be for both.

Justice, sir, is the great interest of man on earth. It is the ligament which holds civilized beings and civilized read more

Justice, sir, is the great interest of man on earth. It is the ligament which holds civilized beings and civilized nations together.