Quotes about Justice
Vengeance comes from the individual and punishment from God.
— Victor Hugo
Justice is never anything in itself, but in the dealings of men with one another in any place whatever and at any time. It is a kind of compact not to harm or be harmed.
— Epicurus
The law itself exhibits justice and teaches wisdom by abstinence from sensible images and by calling out to the Maker and Father of the universe.
— Clement of Alexandria
Never could I advocate nonviolence in this country and not advocate nonviolence for the whole world.
— Martin Luther King, Jr.
To give oneself ernestly to securing righteousness and justice among the people, and while respecting the gods and demons, to keep aloof from them, that may be called wisdom.
— Confucius
The wisdom of our ages and the blood of our heroes has been devoted to the attainment of trial by jury. It should be the creed of our political faith.
— Thomas Jefferson
life isn't always just. But God, who sees everything, is. And He will bring good from it.
— Tamera Alexander
Here's a little tip for you. If you don't like being called a murderer, don't kill people.
— Tana French
He who spares the bad injures the good.
— Publilius Syrus
Spare me through your mercy, do not punish me through your justice.
— Anselm of Canterbury
Continue to speak out against all forms of injustice to yourselves and others, and you will set a mighty example for your children and for future generations.
— Bernice King
Black lives matter, as a subset of all lives matter. So any injustices to a particular group must be addressed specific to that group but under the banner that all life is created in the image of God.
— Tony Evans