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Justice Quotes - Page 71

Absolute justice is achieved by the suppression of all contradiction, therefore it destroys freedom.

Albert Camus (2012). “The Rebel: An Essay on Man in Revolt”, p.288, Vintage

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

Zebulon Montgomery Pike, Thomas Rees (1811). “Exploratory Travels Through the Western Territories of North America: Comprising a Voyage from St. Louis, on the Mississippi, to the Source of that River, and a Journey Through the Interior of Louisiana, and the North-eastern Provinces of New Spain ; Performed in the Years 1805, 1806, 1807, by Order of the Government of the United States”, p.145

We have sold our birthright of freedom and justice for a mess of national security.

William Sloane Coffin (2004). “Credo”, p.143, Westminster John Knox Press

Justice may be blind, but we all know that diversity in the courts, as in all aspects of society, sharpens our vision and makes us a stronger nation.

Clinton, William J. (2000). “Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton, 2000-2001”, p.2783, Best Books on

Tradition is a guide and not a jailer.

W. Somerset Maugham (1954). “Mr. Maugham Himself”

The reality is not that I lack respect for the law; it's that I have greater respect for justice.

Tim DeChristopher’s statement to the court, grist.org. July 28, 2011.