Justice Quotes

Most of us see Justice O'Connor as something of an icon, although we do not agree with all of her decisions.

Without food, man can live at most but a few weeks; without it, all other components of social justice are meaningless.

The problem of the world today is the people talk on and on about democracy, freedom, justice. But I don't give a damn about democracy if I am worried about survival.

Delays in granting of justice very often reduce the speed with which investment could be undertaken, discouraging investors.

I have to think of my status as a resident in this country. But I do insist that in Paraguay there was order; the judiciary had the power of complete independence; justice was fully exercised.

Justice in the life and conduct of the State is possible only as first it resides in the hearts and souls of the citizens.

The absolute pacifist is a bad citizen; times come when force must be used to uphold right, justice and ideals.

The finite is annihilated in the presence of the infinite, and becomes a pure nothing. So our spirit before God, so our justice before divine justice.

Honest discussions - even and perhaps especially on topics about which we disagree - can help us resist hypocrisy and arrogance. They can also help us live up to the basic ideals, such as liberty and justice for all, on which our country was founded.

Freedom and justice cannot be parceled out in pieces to suit political convenience. I don't believe you can stand for freedom for one group of people and deny it to others.

I have to think of my status as a resident in this country. But I do insist that in Paraguay there was order; the judiciary had the power of complete independence; justice was fully exercised.

On the contrary, if they are treated with justice and humanity, proper example and the advantages of education given them, the coming years will be as bright and prosperous to the unfortunate race as the past has been dark and painful.

Justice is truth in action.

Communism is the corruption of a dream of justice.

Feminism's agenda is basic: It asks that women not be forced to choose between public justice and private happiness.

The voice of the majority is no proof of justice.

We stand united, facing the big responsibility to change our country into a nation of justice, solidarity, humanity and green development.

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

A society that has more justice is a society that needs less charity.

Laws and constitutions ought to be weighed... to constitute that which is most conducing to the establishment of justice and liberty.

I'm armed with more than complete steel, - The justice of my quarrel.

The most money we have ever been able to get appropriated for the juvenile justice bills was $55 million a year, about one-tenth of what was necessary.

Strict justice would demand total confiscation of your property, personal imprisonment and fines.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a time to honor the greatest champion of racial equality who taught a nation - through compassion and courage - about democracy, nonviolence and racial justice.

The Klan had used fear, intimidation and murder to brutally oppress over African-Americans who sought justice and equality and it sought to respond to the young workers of the civil rights movement in Mississippi in the same way.

We all fight over what the label 'feminism' means but for me it's about empowerment. It's not about being more powerful than men - it's about having equal rights with protection, support, justice. It's about very basic things. It's not a badge like a fashion item.

Government has a role as well in what is referred to as redistributive justice.

Peace and justice are two sides of the same coin.

Al Gore seems to have found a great political ploy: Picking up whatever issue he is most vulnerable on and championing the cause. Perhaps he will start to champion perjury statutes and obstruction of justice.

Any successful nominee should possess both the temperament to interpret the law and the wisdom to do so fairly. The next Supreme Court Justice should have a record of protecting individual rights and a strong willingness to put aside any political agenda.