It is not a man's duty, as a matter of course, to devote himself to the eradication of any, even the most enormous, wrong; he may still properly have other concerns to engage him; but it is his duty, at least, to wash his hands of it, and, if he gives it no thought longer, not to give it practically his support. If I devote myself to other pursuits and contemplations, I must first see, at least, that I do not pursue them sitting upon another man's shoulders.

if injustice, is of such a nature that it requires you to be the agent of injustice to another, then, I say, break the law. Let your life be a counter friction to stop the machine.

Along with every right thing to do is a right way to do it.

I follow three rules: Do the right thing, do the best you can, and always show people you care.

It's not that we don't know the principles of righteousness. The issue is whether we have the courage to act on them.

I have tried so hard to do right.

Justice is truth in action.

I'm for truth, no matter who tells it. I'm for justice, no matter who it's for or against.

All people would really want peace and all would want to be sure that they would not be taken advantage of.

It is not who is right, but what is right, that is of importance.

For whatever is demanded by truth, by justice, by mercy, or by love must surely be taken to be willed by God.

There is only one form of political strategy in which I have any confidence, and that is to try to do the right thing and sometimes be able to succeed.